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Vessels

Raven

According to the builder, Raven is designed to enhance the whale-watching experience in Alaska’s waters, focus- ing on passenger comfort, safety, and sustainability. The vessel features a 48-foot hull, a 17’ 6” beam, and a light- ship weight of approximately 31,000 pounds. It is pow- ered by four 450-horsepower Yamaha outboard engines and has a 600-gallon fuel capacity. The vessel can accom- modate up to 49 passengers and three crew members.

BRIX Marine said Raven’s advanced features designed to enhance the passenger experience include graphite carbon ? ber interiors, low-glare marine paint, and non- skid deck coatings. The vessel also features an advanced

BRIX Marine

HVAC system, custom galley, Freedman Glitz seating,

Aluminum boatbuilder BRIX Marine has launched a and comprehensive electronics and navigation systems. new custom-built whale watching vessel for Allen Marine Safety features include a USCG-approved safety package,

Tours, in Alaska. The new vessel, Raven, a 4818-HTC 20- and 35-person life rafts, and Fireboy tank room ? re passenger catamaran, is the second vessel BRIX Marine suppression systems. Entertainment and connectivity are has developed for Allen Marine, following the launch of provided through a Fusion stereo system, a wireless PA the Eagle in September 2023. system, and Garmin navigation electronics.

American Liberty

American Liberty, the third new Coastal Cat in American

Cruise Lines’ series of 100-passenger ships, was christened in Newport, R.I. Built by Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salis- bury, Md., American Liberty is the newest ship in American’s ongoing Project Blue series of 12 new small ships for river and coastal cruising in the U.S. Several more ships in the series are already under construction, including the fourth

Coastal Cat, American Legend, which is set to begin cruising in November 2024, plus four more Patriot Class ships.

Accommodating 100 passengers, American Liberty has four decks and showcases the same catamaran bow as previ- ous sister ships. It features private balcony accommodations, including single and double-occupancy staterooms as well as suites. American Liberty also offers indoor and outdoor

American Cruise Lines lounges, a main restaurant, casual café and ? tness center.

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