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Silverback Marine wins DoD contract for its truckable tug

Silverback Marine truckable tug

Tacoma, Wash.-based aluminum workboat specialist Silverback Marine reports that, in partnership with Darley Defense, it has been awarded a multimillion-dollar Department of Defense contract for its new OX series truckable tractor tug. Silverback did not disclose the specific value of the contract or the number of truckable tugs it covers. It says the specific DoD department involved will be disclosed when the first vessel is delivered, scheduled for late 2025.

EBDG partners with Silverback...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/silverback-marine-wins-dod-contract-for-its-truckable-tug/

Centerline and EBDG partner to deploy CHAMP barges at ports

Centerline Logistics reports that it has formed an exclusive partnership with Elliott Bay Design Group that will see the two Seattle-based companies construct and deploy a series of barge-based clean power solutions for ports lacking conventional shore power infrastructure. The barge type used will be EBDG’s patent-pending Clean Harbor Alternative Mobile Power (CHAMP) barge. The innovative floating platform will be capable of reducing ship emissions by up to 93% while they are idling in port....

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/ports-terminals/centerline-and-ebdg-partner-to-deploy-champ-barges-at-ports/

EBDG’s John Waterhouse announces his retirement

John Waterhouse, a principal and founding partner of Seattle-based naval architect firm Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG), has announced his retirement after an over 40 years career marked by multiple accomplishments, particularly in the passenger vessel and vehicle ferry sector.

His most recent recognition is that he has been chosen by the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) as the recipient of its prestigious David W. Taylor Medal, given annually for “Notable Achievement in...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/naval-architecture/ebdgs-john-waterhouse-announces-his-retirement/

Eastern Shipbuilding wins contract to build new Fisher Island ferry

Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) reports that it has been awarded a contract to construct the newest Fisher Island ferry for the Fisher Island Community Association, Inc. (FICA) in Florida. Designed by Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG), the vessel will be constructed at ESG’s Allanton and Port St. Joe shipyards.

With a length of 152 feet and beam of 52 feet, the 1,200 bhp Fisher Island ferry will have a capacity for 30 cars and 150 passengers. It is expected to be delivered in 2026.

“Eastern...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/eastern-shipbuilding-wins-contract-to-build-new-fisher-island-ferry/

EBDG and ioCurrents ink MOU on data driven marine innovation

Seattle based naval architect firm Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Kirkland, Wash., headquartered ioCurrents (IOC), a data analytics specialist with a focus on maritime fleet optimization.
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Under the agreement, EBDG and IOC will explore new ideas for collecting and evaluating operating and performance data to reduce vessel costs and emissions and yield other potential benefits to the maritime industry. As part of this process, they will host an...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/ebdg-and-iocurrents-ink-mou-on-data-driven-marine-innovation/

Alyeska Pipeline takes delivery of new spill response barge

Recently delivered to the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company by Anacortes, Wash., shipbuilder Dakota Creek Industries, the 13,600 barrel oil spill response barge Allison Creek is specifically designed to meet the rigorous requirements in Alaska’s Prince William Sound.

Designed by Seattle headquartered Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG), the Allison Creek has a capacity of 13,600 barrels, an overall length of 200 feet, beam of 42 feet, depth of 16 feet and is outfitted with a deck crane and on-deck...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/alyeska-pipeline-takes-delivery-of-new-spill-response-barge/

Agreement with Coastwise strengthens EBDG’s Alaska presence

Seattle, Wash., based Elliot Bay Design Group (EBDG) reports that it has reached a strategic partnership agreement with Anchorage, Alaska, based marine engineering and naval architect firm Coastwise Corporation.

Under the agreement, EBDG is acquiring Coastwise Corporation’s assets, with Coastwise’s owner and principal, Patrick Eberhardt, joining EBDG as a full-time employee. Eberhardt’s forty years of professional experience and extensive understanding of the Alaskan maritime industry will be a...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/naval-architecture/agreement-with-coastwise-strengthens-ebdgs-alaska-presence/

EBDG’s CHAMP barge will be Wärtsilä powered

CHAMP barge

In a move to cut vessel emissions in U.S. ports, Seattle, Wash., based naval architecture firm Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) has entered into a collaboration agreement with Wärtsilä that will see the two companies further develop EBDG’s Clean Harbor Alternative Mobile Power (CHAMP) barge design.

CHAMP will provide a power range from 6 to 16 MW, using green methanol as its source, for two weeks or longer before refueling becomes necessary.

It will address the need to reduce port emissions by...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/ebdgs-champ-barge-will-be-wartsila-powered/

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