b'MEMBER NEWSMEMBER NEWSFarewell to a Powerhouse in the Industry J ohnWaterhouse,afoundingpart- theU.S.maritimeindustry,holding Through technical papers, presen-nerofElliottBayDesignGroup prominent roles in several adviso- tations, and mentorship programs(EBDG),recentlyannouncedhis ry groups dedicated to advancing atEBDG,heworkedtonurturetheretirementafterover40yearsofded- global maritime standards. As the next generation of leaders. He vol-ication,innovation,andleadershipto North American representative on unteers with several organizationsthe industry. Waterhouses contribu- theInterferryTechnicalCommittee, connected to the maritime industrytionshavemadeaprofoundimpacton he provides insights into emerging includingthePugetSoundMaritimethelandscapeofnavalarchitectureand regulations for passenger vessels at Historical Society, Worldwide Ferrymarineengineering. theInternationalMaritimeOrgani- SafetyAssociation,andNationalFirezation. His tenure on PVAs Regu- ProtectionAssociation.Throughouthiscareer,hemadesig- latoryCommitteesawcollaborativenificantcontributionstothemarine effortswiththeU.S.CoastGuard, Waterhouse always emphasized thatindustry through innovative design rangingfromtheimplementationof supporting clients requires a team.and engineering achievement. His SubchapterKregulationsforpassen- Thebestprojectsoccurwhenaclientexpertise steered countless vessel gervesselstospearheadingaworking works with the design team wheredesign and engineering projects. groupfocusedonriskmanagement eachparticipantaddstheirknowledgeWaterhousesimpactextendsbeyond toolsforoperators.Waterhousealso andpassiontotheendeavor,hesaid.projectinvolvement;hisguidanceand representedPVAontheU.S.Archi- Hewasalsoalife-longstudentoftheexpertisewerepivotalinshapingthe tectural and Transportation Barri- marine industry. There is alwaystrajectoryofEBDGandleftamarkon ers Compliance Boards Passenger more to learn, whether its under-thebroadermaritimeindustryaswell. VesselAccessAdvisoryCommittee, standinghowadinnerboatmanageswhichundertookathree-yeareffort toservelargenumbersofguestsinaWaterhousespassionanddedication to create guidelines for disability shorttime,orhowbesttostowandtothepassengervesselindustryhelped access onboard passenger vessels. handlelaunchesonasmallcruiseshiptobuildEBDGintoatopvehicleferry Through his involvement, Water- tosafelytransportpassengers.designfirminNorthAmerica.Heis house demonstrated an unwav-a strong advocate for environmental ering commitment to cultivating John Waterhouse has been a power-PHOTO: ELLIOTT BAY DESIGN GROUPstewardshipofourwatersandcoast- a dynamic and progressive mari-houseintheindustryandhisimpactlinesusinggreentechnologiesinvessel timeenvironment. resonates beyond EBDG. While hisdesign,construction,andoperation. presence and bowties will be fondlyBeyond his professional endeavors, missed, his influence will continueWaterhouse has been a major sup- Waterhouse has been committed to to shape the maritime landscape forporteroftheorganizationsthatshape knowledge sharing and mentorship. generationstocome.FOGHORN 48'