The Glosten Associates
The Glosten Associates, often referred to simply as Glosten, is a well-regarded marine engineering and naval architecture firm. Established in 1958 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Glosten has built a reputation for delivering high-quality specialized services tailored to the maritime industry. Here are some key aspects of the firm:
Services Offered:
- Naval Architecture: Glosten offers comprehensive design services for a wide range of vessels, from small workboats to large ships. These services include conceptual design, structural analysis, and stability assessments.
- Marine Engineering: The firm's expertise extends to mechanical and electrical engineering, addressing propulsion systems, shipboard systems, and environmental systems.
- Marine Operations: Glosten provides consultative services to support marine operations, such as logistics planning, risk analysis, and operational efficiency improvements.
- Renewable Energy: The company has been involved in the development and evaluation of marine renewable energy systems, such as offshore wind and tidal energy projects.
- Marine Environmental Services: Glosten offers environmental impact assessments, regulatory compliance consulting, and mitigation strategies to minimize environmental footprints.
Innovative Projects:
- Glosten has been involved in a variety of innovative maritime projects, including the design of cutting-edge research vessels, efficient ferry concepts, and pioneering projects in marine renewable energy.
- One notable design from Glosten is the RV Sikuliaq, an advanced research vessel used by the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Sustainability and Environmental Considerations:
- The firm places a strong emphasis on sustainable design and minimizing environmental impact. This includes developing technologies and methodologies to improve the efficiency and reduce the emissions of maritime operations.
- Glosten has been actively exploring and promoting the use of alternative fuels and energy sources within the maritime industry.
Clientele:
- Glosten serves a diverse range of clients across the maritime sector, including government agencies, commercial shipping companies, research institutions, and energy firms.
Reputation and Recognition:
- The firm is widely recognized for its technical excellence and innovative solutions. Its engineers and naval architects are often regarded as leaders in the field.
- Glosten's work has earned various industry awards and accolades, further solidifying its standing as a top-tier maritime engineering firm.
Glosten continues to be a key player in the maritime industry, applying advanced engineering principles, innovative solutions, and a deep commitment to environmental stewardship to meet the complex needs of their clients worldwide.
- Phone: (206)624-7850
- Web: www.glosten.com
- Fax: (206)682-9117
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Glosten News
Glosten to Design Electric Ferry for Skagit County
Washington’s Skagit County has selected Seattle based naval architecture and marine engineering consultancy Glosten to design a new all-electric vehicle/passenger ferry.
Glosten Designs Hybrid Ferry for Kitsap Transit
Seattle-based naval architecture and marine engineering consultancy Glosten said it has completed the design of a new passenger-only hybrid ferry for Kitsap Transit, a public transportation agency based in Bremerton, Wash. The new hybrid electric 150-passenger ferry will be the first in Puget Sound, and is expected to carry more than 350,000 passengers annually. The 70-foot-long aluminum hull catamaran will be constructed at Bellingham-based All American Marine.
Glosten Debuts New Harbor Tug Design
Seattle-based marine consultancy Glosten has unveiled the HT-67: a new 67' ASD (Z-Drive) harbor tug designed for versatility of service on inland and near coastal waters. Outfitted with a tow winch and pin box/stern roller assembly, this tug can tow astern as efficiently as a conventionally shafted tug of equal horsepower, and handle barges unassisted on arrival and departure. The Glosten HT-67 was developed with input from experienced towboat operators, noted Capt.
Glosten Promotes FitzGerald to Principal
Seattle-based naval architecture and marine engineering consultancy Glosten has promoted Ken FitzGerald to Principal. FitzGerald is a graduate of Louisiana State University (BS, Petroleum Engineering, 1992), and joined Glosten in 2003 after 13 years working in commercial oceanography. While at Glosten, he has supported the firm’s work in mooring design, geophysical surveys, research vessels, logistics planning, and has managed risk assessment workgroups.
Glosten to Chair SNAME Shipbuilding Panel
Seattle-based naval architecture and marine engineering consultancy Glosten said it will chair a panel on modern shipbuilding at this year’s SNAME Maritime Convention (SMC) in Bellevue, Wash.
Glosten Promotes Lamkin to Senior Marine Consultant
Seattle-based naval architecture and marine engineering consultancy Glosten has promoted Bradley G. Lamkin, PE to Senior Marine Consultant. As a Senior Marine Consultant and member of the Principals’ Group, Lamkin will continue to lead Glosten’s marine construction efforts. A 20-year veteran at Glosten, Lamkin specializes in resolving stability issues for a variety of vessels including barges, hopper dredges, passenger vessels and tugboats.
Glosten Names Springer as President
Seattle-based naval architecture and marine engineering consultancy Glosten has appointed John Springer, PE as its new president. As Glosten’s fifth president since its founding in 1958, Springer takes over the role from the company’s fourth President John “Jay” Edgar, PE, and will have direct responsibility for strategic growth, business direction and client service. Springer has been with Glosten for 29 years.
Glosten Acquires Noise Control Engineering
Seattle-based naval architecture and marine engineering consultancy Glosten, Inc. has acquired Noise Control Engineering LLC (NCE), a consulting firm specializing in ship noise and vibration control.
Glosten Designing Vigor’s Alaska Class Ferries
Seattle-based naval architecture consultancy Glosten has joined the list of North American companies utilizing Nupas-Cadmatic, a CAD/CAM engineering software system…
Soles Joins Glosten Associates
Peter Soles has joined The Glosten Associates as a Marine Consultant and will be supporting the firm’s ocean engineering and marine logistics projects. “Peter brings a broad knowledge of marine transportation policy, oceangoing vessel management and operation, voyage and cargo logistics, navigation, and tug/towing operations,” said Justin Morgan, PE, Glosten Principal. Prior to joining Glosten, Soles…
Glosten Associates Joined by Marine Consultant Peter Soles
Peter Soles has joined The Glosten Associates as a Marine Consultant and will be supporting the firm’s ocean engineering and marine logistics projects. “Peter brings a broad knowledge of marine transportation policy, oceangoing vessel management and operation, voyage and cargo logistics, navigation, and tug/towing operations,” said Justin Morgan, PE, Glosten Principal. The company adds that prior to joining Glosten…
Glosten to Design Floating Offshore Wind Platform
The Glosten Associates, Inc. announced it has been awarded a contract from the U.K.–based Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) for the engineering phase of the floating offshore wind turbine demonstrator using the PelaStar tension leg platform (TLP) foundation system. The $6 million (U.S.), 12-month contract will complete the Front End Engineering Design (FEED) in advance of construction and deployment of a 6 MW demonstration unit off the south coast of the U.K. as early as 2015.
Glosten Associates on Winning X‐Prize Team
On Tuesday, October 11, 2011 Team Elastec, a partnership of co‐inventors Elastec/American Marine and Glosten Associates, Inc., was awarded the $1 million first prize for winning the X‐Prize Foundation’s Wendy Schmidt Oil Cleanup Challenge with an ocean‐capable oil recovery system that shattered previous records for oil recovery rate and efficiency under controlled conditions. Glosten provided vessel engineering…
Glosten Completes Study for WSF
The Glosten Associates announces completion of a feasibility study for Washington State Ferries (WSF) on converting its 144-car ferry design to liquefied natural gas (LNG) propulsion. Glosten’s study, which investigated design, economic, regulatory, and environmental issues, concluded that the conversion is both technically feasible and cost effective, although technical and regulatory challenges remain.
The Glosten Associates Get New Pres, Employees
The Glosten Associates, a Seattle naval architecture and marine engineering consulting firm announced new leadership changes. The Glosten Associates Board of Directors elected John L.R. Edgar, III, as President effective January 1, 2011. Edgar will serve as Glosten’s fourth President since its founding in 1958. William L. Hurley, Jr., having served as President since 2001, will serve as Chairman of the Board. Edgar, a graduate of Webb Institute of Naval Architecture, joined Glosten in 1988.
The Glosten Associates Appoint New Director of Engineering
The Glosten Associates has named John Edgar to serve as the firm’s Director of Engineering. In this role, he is responsible for establishing and maintaining the firm’s ‘best practices’ engineering processes. Edgar, a senior naval architect and firm principal, is a 1987 graduate of Webb Institute of Naval Architecture. He has 20 years of broad vessel design and project management experience, and recently…
