b'FOGHORN FOCUS Although our inspectorsand preparing our vessels for inspections. These training ses-sions also allow us to provide new inspectors with an industry go through a standardizedperspective on the how and why of our practices. This open dialogue fosters mutual understanding and benefits both par-training program, it is notties. Because the conversations are happening outside of the inspection, it allows for a deeper conversation without fear of a replacement for vital, opening a can of worms during the inspection. interactions with the At the end of the day, all training inspectors must learn the ropessomewhere.Themoreweopenourdoorstothem community we serve.and participate in their training, the better off we are as an LCDR MICHAEL TAPPAN, CA industry. Additionally, you are forging relationships with the inspectors. Most of the AMIs you meet will be your quali-fied inspectors over the next two or three years. Giving them For me personally, the learning opportunity is the beneficialthe training opportunity and having the conversations early part of hosting a training session after an inspection. I activelyhelps develop a rapport with the inspectors and gives me the participate alongside the inspectors, listening to their trainingopportunity to present myself as a resource for the inspectors. and offering my insights, usually in agreement but occasion- That established connection goes a long way when, down the allypresentingadifferingperspective.Gainingfirsthandroad, you are working through complex issues together.knowledge of what inspectors are looking for and how theyThe marine inspectors role is to verify that we meet the are trained helps Argosy instruct our staff on maintainingrequirements to safely carry passengers for hire. When the industry and the Coast Guard inspectors work together as part of a team, it is a great start to carry all our guests safely. We are all working together towards the same goal: a safe EXCEED GLOBAL EMISSIONS STANDARDS and profitable business operation.Operate a lightweight vessel equipped with hybrid or electric engines. Reduce your operating and maintenance costs. Minimize your environmental impact. BUILD A CARBON FIBER FERRYAbout the Author BROCK GILMAN PORT CAPTAINARGOSY CRUISESBrock has been with the Argosy Cruises team for nearly three decades. Beginning as a deckhand in 1993, Brock has worked through every department within Argosy. Currently, he is the Port Captain, focusingontheengineeringandcompliance aspectsofArgosysfivesubchapterKandtwo subchapter T vessels. He is also an alternate repre-Learn about Americas only carbon T- and K-Class ferry builder: senting the passenger vessel industry at the Puget www.ARCADIA-ALLIANCE.com Sound Harbor Safety Committee.FOGHORN 18'