Category: Foghorn Focus
Navigating U.S. Coast Guard Inspection Prep
I’ve had a version of the same conversation dozens of times with maritime operators across the country. It usually starts something like: “We’ve got [...]
From Binders to Living Safety Systems
On most passenger vessels, safety isn’t an abstract value—it’s a daily operating condition. It shows up in the morning brief, in the engineer’s log, [...]
120 Years on the St. Croix River
For over a century, visitors to the St. Croix River have experienced one of the Midwest’s most breathtaking landscapes from the decks of Taylors Fall [...]
Modern Valuation Methods for Passenger Vessels
The passenger vessel industry operates in a dynamic environment shaped by regulatory changes, shifting tourism patterns, fuel costs, environmental m [...]
When the Threat Is Closer Than You Think
It is a perfect day on the water. The kind of day that makes you remember why you chose this work. Passengers are smiling, the sun is cutting across [...]
AC or DC Charging for Passenger Vessels
As passenger vessels shift toward emission free operations and all-electric propulsion, shoreside infrastructure becomes a vital link in the energy s [...]
Serving the People
As we just observed National Maritime Day on May 22, I’d like to take this opportunity to celebrate our U.S. merchant mariners and the broader mariti [...]
Decoding Alternative Marine Fuels
As emissions regulations continue to evolve and fuel options expand, passenger vessel operators are facing big decisions. From drop-in fuels like HVO [...]
A Battery Is Not a Generator Replacement
A growing number of passenger vessel operators are looking at batteries as a potential alternative to diesel power. That is the right instinct, but i [...]
A Whale of a Problem
In recent years, the number of whales sighted in the San Francisco Bay has grown significantly, reaching unprecedented numbers. It’s positive news fr [...]