b'Designfeaturesincludeasleek,modernaluminummonohullwithIt must be said that before selecting a particular vessel or design, an FOGHORN FOCUSadesignspeedofsixknotsat60horsepowerand10knotsat350operatorneedstoanalyzetheroutetoprovideguidanceonwhich horsepower. Good seakeeping, low wake wash, and shallow draft arepropulsion system would work best. This analysis involves studying features that have been incorporated into the design. With a capacityeach route to consider service model (terminal sequencing and route for 99 passengers and 16 bicycles, the vessel is ADA compliant withorganization),ridership,andblocktime(timebetweenroundtrip wheelchair seating that has been thoughtfully incorporated into thedepartures from the home terminal). Variances in demands for headway, design. Everyone will have a great seat while enjoying their ride, especiallyround trip travel time, and number of ferries on the route should be on the top sun deck with a transparent acrylic shade for maximumidentifi ed. The service schedule should account for U.S. Coast Guard viewing capabilities and protection from the sun. There is also plentywork hour limits and crew changes.of space for all the passengers accessories thanks to the open bow with space for strollers and luggage.Water taxis are a vibrant, growing sector of the passenger vessel industry. The Passenger Vessel Association (PVA) has worked with industry and There are a few features that can be modifi ed to fi a specifi c routeour regulator, the U.S. Coast Guard, to ensure such vessels are safet profi le. These include adding an interior snack bar, and an option to addyetaff ordable.Asnewtechnologies,suchashybridpropulsion,are a wet bar on the upper deck. EBDG can also reconfi gure the layout forintroduced, we will continue to work together to create regulations that excursions. To fi t more passengers for excursions the bike racks are easilyare appropriate for the vessel size and to reduce risk of such operations removable to allow more space for passenger use. The vessel can also beto the general public. As a member of PVAs Regulatory Committee, confi gured for sideloading in lieu of, or in addition to, bow loading. EBDG will do our part in helping operators fi the right vessels fornd their needs.About the Authors: JOHN WATERHOUSE CATHERINE HALEJohnWaterhouseholdsengineeringandnavalCatherine Hale is a systems engineer at EBDG and a architecturedegreesfromtheUniversityofcertifi ed port executive. She is qualifi ed to manageport California, Berkeley, and the Massachusetts Instituteinitiatives and aid in development of port master plans. of Technology. He has been with EBDG for moreHale received a Master of Science degree in maritime than 30 years and is Chief Concept Engineer in itssystemsenvironmentalengineeringfromStevens fl office in Seattle. He is a frequent speaker atInstituteofTechnologyandaBachelorofScienceagship PVA events.degree in environmental biology science with a minor in sustainability from Simmons College.Refit & RepairAugust 2020 Launch of C HICAGOSE MERALDL ADY Quality Commercial Vessels. Built by Burger to Your RequirementsBurger is recognized worldwide for quality custom vessels that provide years of dependable service. Aluminum and Steel Fabrication Refit and Repair Services Passenger Vessels- Hull Plate Replacement +1 920.686.5117 Water Taxis- Exterior and Interior Coatings sales@burgerboat.com Wind Farm Support Vessels- Engine & Generator Repowers50 Aluminum Cruiser burgerboatcommercial.com Crew Supply Vessels- All Vessel System Repairs Other Vessels to 260 (80m)- Interior Refresh Proudly built in the USAFOGHORN FOCUS: ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES 20 FOGHORN'