b'MEMBER NEWSMEMBER NEWS Glosten-designed Research Vesselto be Built to ABS ClassAbyresearch vessel com- sel, which will serve as a platform for educationsearch vessel, based on estimates at the time hydrogen-fueled missionedthe University of Cali- and research dedicated to understanding thethe design was awarded in 2022, includes one fornia, San Diegos Scripps InstitutionCalifornia coast and climate change impacts toyear to complete the basic design. Following of Oceanography, will be built to ABS class. the coastal ecosystem. U.S.CoastGuardapprovalofthedesign, the university will select the shipyard where In 2022, Glosten, a PVA member, was selectedThe vessel will be equipped with advanced in- the design will be constructed. Construction to design the vessel which will feature a new hy- struments and sensing systems, along with state- and detail design will likely take an additional drogen-hybrid propulsion system that integratesof-the-artlaboratories,enablingmultidisci- three years.hydrogen fuel cells alongside a conventional die- plinary research, and advancing understanding sel-electric power plant, enabling zero-emissionof the physical and biological processes activeABS is proud to pioneer the development of operationsaccordingtofellowPVAmemberin Californias coastal oceans. This vessel willhydrogen as marine fuel technology with these ABS. The design is scaled so the ship will be ablebededicatedtoCaliforniaresearchmissions,partners in a project that has the potential to to operate 75 percent of its missions entirelywith the capability to study issues vital to themake a significant contribution to the under-using hydrogen with only pure water and elec- California economy such as the health of marinestanding of our oceans, Christopher J. Wi-tricity as reaction products. For longer missions,fisheries, harmful algal blooms, severe El Nioernicki, ABS chairman, president, and CEO, extra power will be provided by diesel generators. storms, atmospheric rivers, and sea-level rise. said in a prepared statement. This project will be closely watched by the industry as it breaks California legislators allocated $35 million to- Theanticipatedschedulefordesignandnew ground and demonstrates the capabilities wards the design and construction of this ves- constructionofthehydrogen-hybridre- of this promising alternative fuel at sea.MEMBER NEWSNew Era for Alaska Sea AdventuresA laskaSeaAdventures,aPVAmem-berbasedinPetersburg,Alaska, announcedinFebruarythatithas transitioned to new ownership. Harley Ethel-bah has taken over from owners of 22 years, Dennis and Toni Rogers.Thecompanyprovidesnearlyyear-round Alaskanexperiencesincludingphotography, whale watching, fishing, birding, and archae-ology tours, as well as custom charters. Our inhouse engineering team can provide technical design and installation advice forGrowing up in Petersburg, Ethelbah started your vessel build.fishing commercially at the age of 12, purchas-Based in Evere\x06, WA, our hyperlocal teaming his first vessel when he turned 18, and has can deliver quality marine solutions inbeenanAlaskancommercialfishermanfor extremely short time frames. over forty years. His deep knowledge of and love for the region will allow him to carry on the operations vision, introducing guests to Hydrus, San Francisco CA the beauty of Southeast Alaska.FOGHORN 38'