JULY 2018 • FOGHORN 25 LEGISLATIVEREPORT Bridge Highway and Transportation District to install foreign-produced waterjets during a FTA-funded project to refurbish the ferry M/V Mendocino. In December 2015, FTA approved a waiver request by the Virginia Department of Transportation on the basis of non-availability for the replace- ment of a propulsion system using a vertical axis cycloidal propeller for the ferry vessel Pocahontas operating on the James River. n Let‘s talk about it Is Electric Right For You? Torqeedo Inc. 171 Erick Street, Unit A - 1 Crystal Lake, IL 60014 T +1 (815) 444 8806 usa@torqeedo.com www.torqeedo.com For over 30 years, All American Marine has been at the leading edge of aluminum vessel design and manufacturing. From dinner cruise vessels to passenger ferries, we utilize cutting-edge technology in catamaran and monohulls, with customer satisfaction and value driving our commitment to innovation from concept to delivery. We are raising the bar and can’t wait to show you what’s on the horizon. vessel design and manufacturing. From we utilize cutting-edge technology in www.ALLAMERICANMARINE.com T: 360.647.7602 E: sales@allamericanmarine.com Bellingham, WA PVA CONVENTION CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2019 January 17-20, 2019 New Orleans, LA We Want Your Expertise! If you are a PVA Vessel member, a PVA Associate member or a government representative, we would like you to become involved in the PVA Convention as a presenter to pass along your knowledge and experience to all those in attendance. Convention Program Focus • Provide “How-To” Information: Presentations should transmit information that attendees can efficiently and effectively use in their businesses. • Make Your Session Interactive: PVA convention attendees like roundtable- style sessions where they can ask questions and engage in two-way communication. • Please, no commercials or sales pitches. A Few Suggested Topics  The following is a list of topics to give you ideas for your presentation submission: • Sales and Marketing • Regulation and Operations • Business Management • Environmental Issues and Solutions • Innovations and Emerging Technologies Your suggestions on passenger vessel industry topics and trends that you feel would be appropriate and beneficial are welcomed. Got a great idea for a presentation? Tell us at: https://docs.google.com/ forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0hWhQ9IetQ9AbR_ cdyoysiQFvjP_RBYgtSi7ZLHiQQviP5Q/ viewform 2019 LEGISLATIVE REPORT, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 24