Author: Foghorn Magazine Editor
All American Marine Begins Construction on Multi-Purpose Research Vessel
All American Marine (AAM) has begun construction on a next-gen 78ʹ x 26.7ʹ aluminum catamaran research vessel for the University of Texas Marine Scie [...]
Governor’s Island Ferry to Undergo Refit Increasing Capacity
The Trust for Governor’s Island in New York City has contracted with Hornblower Marine to perform a refit on the Governors 1 ferry with a focus on in [...]
RFP For Diesel-Electric Ferry from Alaska DOT and New Ferry Design
Earlier this winter, the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) issued a request for proposals for the construction o [...]
FRS Clipper Launches New State-of-the-Art Whale Watching Catamaran
FRS Clipper, who offers Seattle’s only whale watching tour from downtown, has launched Emerald Clipper. The vessel will begin operating tours in May. [...]
Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce FERRIES Act to Increase Federal Ferry Funding
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced the FERRIES Act (Federal Enhancement and Revitalization of Reliable Infrastructure for Essential Seawa [...]
MARAD Announces FY 2026 Small Shipyard Grant Funding Opportunity
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has released the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY 2026 Small Shipyard Grant Program, official [...]
NOAA Seeks Input to Modify and Modernize North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rules
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is considering possible deregulatory action to modify and modernize the North Atlantic Rig [...]
Charting the Course
Three legends of the passenger vessel industry came together on stage at this year’s PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2026 to talk about PVA, the [...]
Speaking Truth to Power
Known for his independent thinking, analytical rigor, and commitment to principle, Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie opened the PVA Annual Conventio [...]