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Darrell Bryan Assumes Role as Interferry Interim CEO Darrell Bryan formerly president and CEO of Victoria Clipper Seattle WA and a former PVA President has started work as interim CEO of Interferry following the re- tirement of Len Roueche. The position was effective from April 1. Prior to his appointment as interim CEO of InterFerry Bryan retired from a 30-year career running Victoria Clipper an international ferry system operating three high- speed catamarans between Seattle WA and Victoria Canada. n PVA Shipyards Win Funding from MARAD Five PVA Associate members have received awards as part of the most recent funding round of the U.S. MaritimeAdministrations Small Shipyard Grant Program. They are The competition for funding was intense as there were 118 applicants for only 4.9 million in total funding nationwide. Only nine applicants were received grants. The five successful PVAmembers accounted for about half of the funds handed out. According to the Maritime Administration the funding supports industrial modernizations that increase productivity allowing American small shipyards to compete more effectively in the global marketplace. The facilities vary in size from family-owned businesses employing a few dozen workers to multifaceted estab- lishments with hundreds of employees. The grants which were primarily available to U.S. shipyards with fewer than 600 production employees will fund a variety of projects including infrastructure improvements and equipment upgrades to increase operational competitiveness and quality vessel construction. n Chesapeake Shipbuilding Salisbury MD 545505 for a mobile rough terrain crane and infrastructure improvements. Eastern Shipbuilding Group Panama City FL 529868 for a precision cutting system. Marine Group Boat Works Chula Vista CA 414954 for a gantry crane and metal working equipment. Metal Shark Aluminum Boats Gravois Aluminum Boats Jeanerette LA 582410 for a big top portable shelter and a transporter Yank Marine Dorchester NJ 386250 for a 70-ton rough terrain crane MAY 2016 FOGHORN 29 MEMBERNEWS 2570 Beverly Dr. 128 Aurora IL 60502 T 630.236.3500 CENTA Power trAnsmIssIon LeADIng By InnovAtIon USA based production Over 20 unique designs Over 16 million sold Torsional vibration experts Trust CENTA The Global Innovator Since 1970 CENTALINK Carbon Fiber Driveshafts Innovative flexible couplings for marine applications As a leader in passenger vessel design stability assessments and refurbishments our vessels are not only beautiful theyre also safe and efficient to operate while producing maximum profitability for owners. To bring Jensen on board for your next passenger vessel design or build contact us at 206.332.8090 or visit our website at jensenmaritime.com. Passenger Vessel Designs OPtimizeD fOr PrOfitability