JULY 2017 • FOGHORN 15 FOGHORNFOCUS: ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES About the Author John W. Waterhouse, PE, PMP is EBDG’s Vice President, Chief Concept Engineer and resident passenger vessel expert. With 30+ years of experience in naval architecture and marine engineering, he has made significant contributions to the passenger vessel industry through innovative design and engineering achievement. EBDG, which is headquartered in Seattle and has offices in New Orleans and Ketchikan, AK, provides naval architecture, marine engineering and production support services to maritime industry. For more information, please visit www.ebdg.com. for carrying either vehicles or pas- sengers. Nor was there a reduction in performance of the vessel, with the sole exception of the quantity of fuel reserves. Currently the fuel cell ferry is burdened with both greater capital cost and higher fuel cost. However, the cost difference between a conventional ferry and a fuel cell ferry will decrease as the hydrogen economy becomes reality. If the United States moves to a cap and trade system for emissions, there will be additional economic incentives to operate zero emission vessels. Look for hydrogen-powered vessels on your waterfront sometime in the next 10 to 20 years. n PVA WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS Gambler Inc. Capt. Robert Bogan Brick, NJ Vessel Member www.gamblerfishing.net     Pontoon Saloon Mr. Andrew Ostrowski Nashville, TN Vessel Member www.pontoonsaloon.com