January 2021

Table of Contents

1. Making the Decision to Scrap or Refit?

   Emerging emission regulations and a growing palette of fuel choice is impacting the choice to build new or refit fleets. By Barry Parker

   p. 24

2. The Mid-Life Refit of RV Roger Revelle

   A trip inside the $60 million mid-life refit of the Research Vessel Roger Revelle. By Greg Trauthwein

   p. 30

3. Efficient Refit, by Design

   Glosten’s Tim Leach takes a step-by-step look at the RV Roger Revelle refit, including a complete rip out and replace of the engine room. By Greg Trauthwein

   p. 36

4. Designing Boats: 90 Years & Counting

   Robert G. Allan and Mike Fitzpatrick discuss Robert Allan Ltd.’s rich past and the drivers for what is shaping to be a promising future. By Greg Trauthwein

   p. 14