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Like the R/V Sikuliaq, we’re reflecting—on the past year, the people we’ve worked with, and the exciting projects we’ve been a part of. Thank you to our associates for your hard work, to our partners for your support, and to our incredible clients for trusting us to design and deliver on your behalf. We look forward to all that awaits in 2025. Happy holidays from Glosten! #happyholidays #glosten #marineindustry

When the University of Washington School of Oceanography needed a sonar attachment for an upcoming mission aboard the R/V Rachel Carson, they reached out to Glosten to quickly turn around a design. Principal and resident gondola/vessel protrusion expert Garth Wilcox got to work developing a simple yet effective hydrodynamic pole which could be easily welded onto the vessel without invasive modifications to the vessel’s interior. Spiral fins allowed the attachment to move smoothly through the water without impacting the readings collected by the sonar. Garth did it all old school—no models, just good old-fashioned research coupled with hand calculations. While we love our high-tech capabilities, we switched up our standard process to ensure we could get a design to our client on time, and that meant relying on the timeless methods that naval architecture is built upon. Glosten delivered the sonar attachment design in the space of a week and UW was able to build, install, and use it for a successful mission. #navalarchitecture #oceanographicresearch #oceanography

The US Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star has left Seattle for the Antarctic following upgrades to the ship as part of a multi-phase service life extension program (SLEP). The National Science Foundation (NSF) Foundation’s Antarctic Research Program relies on the icebreaker for Operation Deep Freeze, the months-long resupply effort for McMurdo and surrounding research stations. Glosten provided engineering support for the SLEP with designs for upgrades and modifications to the unique vessel’s mechanical and electrical systems. Our team also performed shipchecks and took 3D scans to confirm the accuracy of documentation and establish the configuration of the ship to ensure these changes could be implemented once the Polar Star reached the shipyard. Glosten delivered the full scope of the SLEP engineering items earlier this year so improvements can continue, helping to keep the nation’s only heavy icebreaker in service. #PolarStar #operationdeepfreeze #servicelifeextension #marineengineering Photo credit: USCG

Glosten is assisting longstanding client The Dutra Group with the repower of their twin-screw tugboat Sarah Reed. Once our client decided it was time for an engine replacement, Glosten conducted a feasibility study to see if the existing channel coolers could accommodate the all-mechanical EPA Tier 3 engines Dutra had selected. After proving this would be possible with the addition of a plate heat exchanger and raw water pump, we developed the documents for the modifications to the Sarah Reed, which also include new air supply, exhaust, and auxiliary systems to support the new equipment. The repower will kick off in December, and the tug will return to service early next year. Fleet maintenance is an integral part of our work and we love helping our clients keep important assets like the Sarah Reed in prime operating condition. #tugboat #repower #marineconstruction

Glosten is working with STAX Engineering to help their team capture emissions from container vessels and oil tankers at port. A maritime emissions capture and control company, STAX wanted to install their technology on a deck barge to serve the terminals in Los Angeles and Long Beach. Glosten developed the foundations to support their carbon capture and control equipment, which attaches to vessels’ auxiliary and boiler exhausts and removes 99% of particulate matter and 95% of nitrogen oxides before releasing purified gas. In addition, we provided regulatory support and guidance related to power generation options. We are excited to be supporting STAX’s innovative emissions-reduction service, which will allow incoming vessels to achieve CARB compliance without the need for a retrofit. #decarbonization #CARB #emissionsreduction #carboncapture

After a many-months-long effort, the salvage of the M/V Dali is complete. Following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, the Dali was freed from the wreckage and relocated so that the vessel could be inspected and the debris from the allision safely removed. Resolve Marine engaged Glosten to provide on-site support with vessel stability, heavy lift planning, development of an heavy weather mooring plan, and cargo tracking as it was removed from the ship. Once the bulk of the cargo and solid debris were removed from the bow, we developed estimates for the volume of hazardous contents in the hold so that it could be disposed of in accordance with the proper environmental regulations. Clearing the Dali of thousands of tons of concrete and metal was no small feat, but thanks to Resolve and our industry partners, the vessel is now on its way to a shipyard. #FrancisScottKeyBridge #MVDali #salvageresponse #salvageengineering

Glosten is heading to New Orleans next week for the International WorkBoat Show! Stop by booth 1705 to chat with Morgan Fanberg, PE, Maggie Moon, Bradley Lamkin, Andrew S. Mund, PE, Jeff Rider, and Peter Soles, and don’t miss Morgan’s session with William Doyle of Dredging Contractors of America about the Francis Scott Key Bridge allision and how the marine industry might prevent such tragedies in the future. To set up a meeting with us in advance of the show, reach out to info@glosten.com. We’re looking forward to seeing you there! #WorkBoat #IWBS24 #WorkBoatShow

Regardless of whether hydrogen emerges as the fuel of the future, all low- or zero-carbon fuels depend on its abundance and availability. In the latest issue of Maritime Reporter and Engineering News, Glosten Principal and Marine Engineer Sean Caughlan discusses how green hydrogen will be essential to the transition away from fossil fuels as both a fuel and a feedstock. Check out the article for insights from one of the marine industry’s leading experts on the design of alternative-fueled, battery-hybrid, and all-electric vessels. #decarbonization #alternativefuels #greenhydrogen

Marine Log’s annual FERRIES conference is taking place in Seattle next week and Glosten is attending! Our CEO, Morgan Fanberg, PE, will be moderating a panel on the electrification of the Washington State Ferries (WSF) featuring Matt von Ruden of WSF, Drew Orvieto of ABB Marine & Ports, Cassie Bradley of Siemens Energy, and Will Ayers of Elliott Bay Design Group. Mark your calendars to learn more about what is currently the largest marine electrification project in the world and reach out to us at info@glosten.com if you would like to connect at the show. #FERRIES2024 #ferries #passengertransportation #marineindustry

The final year of the JOIDES Resolution’s operations in the International Ocean Discovery Program has come to a close, but we won’t forget this drill-ship-turned-research-vessel’s incredible contributions to science over the last four decades. Previously funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Foundation and operated by Texas A&M University, the JOIDES Resolution was able to collect samples and data from record-breaking depths that helped scientists better understand life on Earth. Glosten got to know the vessel in 2006 when we developed the modification package for a major overhaul to improve accommodations and onboard facilities, and gained a deeper appreciation for the many unique science capabilities this vessel offered. There is no doubt it will be well-remembered by the oceanographic research community! #JOIDESResolution #oceanographicresearch #marineengineering