b'MEMBER NEWSBRIX Marine Delivers New Catamaran B RIX Marine recently unveiledMarine resulted in a vessel that alignsThemaindeckoffersanopen-air Artemis, the latest addition towith their mission and values. Designride with padded forward-facing seats their custom PaxCat portfolio.featuresoptimizewildlifeviewing,positioned to give all passengers unin-Designed exclusively for a wildlife ex- offering unobstructed sightlines andterrupted views of the surroundings. periences operator in Hawaii on thecomfortable spaces for passengers andThedeckprovidesshadedandfull-Kona Coast, the 42 x 16 vessel wascrew. The vessels speed and fuel effi- sunseatingoptions,amarinehead built to enhance the operators missionciency allow for extensive coverage ofincluding complimentary cold drinks, ofcultivatingconnectionsbetweenthe Kona Coast, enabling the operatorsunscreenapplicationmirrors,and communities and marine wildlife. toofferimmersiveencounterswithintegrated trash receptacles. EVA foam marine life while minimizing environ- decking material allows guests to enjoy The operator is committed to deliver- mental impact. a barefoot feel during their adventure.ing exceptional tours and creating un-forgettable memories while preserving themarineecosystemoftheKona Coast, offering year-round experienc-es such as whale watching and night manta ray snorkel tours.Artemis is equipped with Twin Volvo D11-510withIPS650boasting510 horsepoweranddualcounterrotat-ingforwardfacingpropellers.The maneuverabilitythatyougetwith theVolvoIPSdriveswilltakemost of the anxiety out of docking in the PHOTO COURTESY OF BRIX MARINEdark, tough weather, and tight spaces, which we often deal with in Kona, noted the founder of the operation. The collaboration between the opera-tor and PVA associate member BRIX 57 AUGUST 2023'