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THE COMPANY: electrical engineering, ocean engineering and analysis, model

Glosten is an employee-owned, full-service consulting testing, and green ship technologies. Glosten expertise also ? rm of naval architects, marine engineers, electrical engi- extends to “anything that ? oats,” from ? oating golf greens, neers, ocean engineers, and production designers. Based in to ? ipping research platforms, and anything in-between.

Seattle, Washington, the ? rm’s extensive design experience includes research vessels, passenger/car ferries, tugs, barges, RECENT HIGHLIGHTS: dredges, and special purpose platforms. Consulting and de- Glosten recently unveiled the HT-67: a new 67’ ASD sign services include hull, structural, mechanical, and elec- (Z-Drive) harbor tug designed for versatility of service trical systems design, as well as construction management. on inland and near coastal waters. Out? tted with a tow

Glosten has developed specialized expertise in areas such winch and pin box/stern roller assembly, this tug can tow as hydrodynamic analysis, climatology, and risk analysis to astern as ef? ciently as a conventionally-shafted tug of serve vessel operators, marine civil engineers, and contrac- equal horsepower and can handle barges unassisted on ar- tors performing challenging in-water projects. Since their rival and departure. Glosten’s goal was to develop a nimble founding in 1958, Glosten has consistently delivered in- harbor-size tug with exceptional barge handling capabili- novative marine solutions, integrating advanced analysis ties. The result is a design that is practical, adaptable, and with practical, experience-based design. Their team of 93 user-friendly – both for captains in the wheelhouse and contains 37 professionally-licensed engineers and includes crewmembers on deck. The HT-67 boasts a steel hull with personnel with seagoing experience and U.S. Coast Guard an aluminum house and single curvature hull plates for operating licenses. Glosten is also the parent company to ease of construction. The hull can also be ice strengthened

Noise Control Engineering, LLC, a Massachusetts-based or ? tted with push knees without substantially altering the acoustical and structural engineering consultancy special- design. Propulsion engines may be Cummins QSK19-M izing in noise and vibration measurement and control for or MAN LE 434 for a combined 1500 hp. Both engines marine, industrial, commercial, and military applications. are EPA Tier 3 compliant. Z-drive units may be either

Schottel SRP 190FP or ZF Marine AT 5000 WM-FP. A

PRIMARY PRODUCT / SERVICE: top mounted con? guration affords the option to remove

Glosten’s team comprises strong technical expertise with and replace Z-Drive units pier side. The HT-67 can also be practical design, construction, and operations experience to con? gured with Nautican nozzles on ZF Marine Z-drives support clients across a variety of areas. Glosten regularly for 10% greater bollard pull and improved fuel ef? ciency. supports new vessel acquisitions programs, refurbishments The vessel meets USCG Subchapter M (Towing Vessels) projects, and ? eet condition surveys in support of capital im- design requirements. The design is highly responsive and provement planning. Their vessel design experience includes right-sized for work in con? ned waterways, whether tow- hull form development, steel and aluminum structure design, ing, working alongside, or assisting.

mechanical systems design, propeller/propulsion systems,

HVAC, and electrical system design. Glosten provides tech- THE CASE: nical advice on available technologies and analysis regarding For 60 years, Glosten has delivered innovative solutions marine transportation alternatives, their technical feasibility grounded in a comprehensive understanding of all things and performance, and associated acquisition, operating, and marine. From the development of a mobile ballast water lifecycle costs. Highlights of Glosten’s broad experience in treatment system to the design of a novel, risk-reducing vessel design and construction include acquisition, construc- Emergency Vessel Attachment and Towing System, Glo- tion support, program management, marine engineering, sten’s experience spans every sector of the marine industry.

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