In this issue

American Ship Review 2020 covers the latest deliveries from shipyards in the United States and Canada, from ferries and excursion boats to research vessels, offshore supply vessels and LNG-powered cargo ships. ASR's Ship of the Year is Pyxis, a 143-foot newbuild from Dakota Creek Industries that has raised the bar when it comes to emissions control on the water. Built for San Francisco’s Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA), it is the nation’s first EPA Tier 4-compliant passenger ferry. American Ship Review also profiles five other prominent vessels and examines trends that will affect key segments of the industry over the next year.

Icebreakers Cometh For US, Canada As Arctic Opens Wide

As Polar Star, America’s only operational heavy icebreaker, faltered again mechanically on its annual resupply mission to Antarctica last winter, lawmakers were finally voting to do something about it.

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Bay Area Newcomer Carries Tier 4 Torch For Ferries

With the sun rising, Pyxis made its way up the Napa River and docked at the Vallejo Ferry Terminal. In 15 minutes, loaded with commuters, the fast catamaran backed out of its slip and headed for the San Francisco Ferry Building on the Embarcadero, one hour away.

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North Carolina Adds Capacity, Maneuverability With New VSP Ferry

On a blistering June day, a sizable crowd gathered in the shade of an outdoor shelter fronting the Hatteras Ferry Terminal on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Ferries arrived and departed while a new ferry was being christened.

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Lindblad Cruise Ship Designed To Get Guests Close To Nature

Some cruise ships are so packed with amenities that guests never want to leave. National Geographic Venture is designed and outfitted for passengers to get off the vessel and explore their surroundings.

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