Glosten-Designed Hydrogen-Hybrid Research Vessel Approved by ABS

Glosten-Designed Hydrogen-Hybrid Research Vessel Approved by ABS

Seattle-based naval architecture and marine engineering company Glosten has secured an approval in principle from the American Bureau of Shipping for its design of the University of California at San Diego’s new hydrogen-hybrid coastal-class research vessel (CCRV), the firm announced June 25. The approval means that the vessel design “meets the technical requirements and safety standards of ABS, but more broadly, it validates the use of hydrogen-fuel-cell propulsion for medium-sized coastal vessels,” according to Glosten. ABS’ endorsement is a major milestone for the company, which teamed up with Scripps Oceanography, Sandia National Laboratories and classification society DNV in 2018 on…
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