36 SEPTEMBER 2018 • FOGHORN MEMBERNEWS Complete control and steering systems for vessels of all types and sizes. +1 (604)572-3935 • Surrey, BC, Canada sales@kobelt.com • www.kobelt.com KOBELT MANUFACTURING CO.LTD. gplink.com Put Your Fleet at Your Fingertips Red and White Fleet of San Francisco has launched its new vessel, Enhydra, the most recent member of its fleet. This is the largest lithium-ion battery electric hybrid-powered vessel in North America built under the U.S. Coast Guard’s Subchapter K certification. Built by PVA Associate member All American Marine, which partnered with PVA Associate member BAE Systems to design and integrate the complete electric hybrid system, Enhydra is a three-deck, 128-foot aluminum monohull vessel with capacity to carry up to 600 passengers on harbor tours of San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge. In the initial development stage, the Red and White Fleet team pursued construction designs for steel monohulls for the new vessel, but All American Marine demonstrated considerable savings in building and maintenance costs with an aluminum design, while ensuring delivery of a robust hull structure. Founded in 1892 and one of the oldest businesses operating in the San Francisco Bay area, historic Red and White Fleet is committed to environmental sustainability and community education. The operator is an active partici- pant in the PVA Green WATERS program that encourages vessel operators to utilize best green business practices to protect and preserve our fragile marine en- vironment. The Enhydra will not only be more sustainable in fuel consumption, but it will also lessen impact on local marine life. When powering the vessel, the electric motors are noticeably quieter, resulting in less noise and vibration, and a significantly reduced environmental footprint overall. Enhydra is a pioneering collaboration. “We are proud to introduce a large-capacity hybrid technology vessel and working with such great partners such as Red and White Fleet and BAE Systems to develop and build the Red and White Fleet Launches Hybrid Ferry Enhydra Enhryda’s diesel-electric propulsion system will allow the ferry to quietly ply the San Francisco Bay.