Glosten offers vessel design services from initial concept through detailed design suitable for production. Our vessel design portfolio includes passenger vessels, tugs, barges, research vessels, workboats, and special-purpose platforms. Design is just one aspect of vessel acquisition. We support clients through shipyard qualification and selection, bid review and contract negotiations, construction management, and test and trials. We approach ship design as a process of understanding and articulating the owner’s desires and requirements. Our job is to make sure that the design is workable and to fully describe the solution for efficient construction.
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A Cutting-Edge Research Vessel for MBARI
The R/V David Packard began in 2010 as a concept study for the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI). Glosten was tasked with developing a new research vessel design...
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Cold Ironing Solutions
Ocean-going vessels are often viewed as major contributors to air pollution. Matson tasked Glosten to develop cold ironing solutions for eight of their vessels.
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Sikuliaq Readies for Ocean Research in Arctic
Glosten designed the R/V Sikuliaq to accommodate up to 26 scientists and students to conduct a myriad of cross-disciplinary studies in the Alaska region, year-round.
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Oregon State University Leads Research Vessel Acquisition
The National Science Foundation (NSF) selected Oregon State University (OSU) to lead the design and acquisition for the new Regional Class Research Vessels (RCRVs). OSU enlisted Glosten to develop...
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Manson Construction Company of Seattle hired Glosten to build a new, high capacity derrick barge for marine construction service.
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Bulk Carrier Ballast Water Treatment System Retrofit
The Sheila Ann, a Panamax bulk carrier owned by CSL, was scheduled for drydocking in December of 2014. CSL tasked Glosten with determining the feasibility of retrofitting the...
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