Elliott Bay Design Group

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/

FERRIES 2024: Leading the charge in electrifying Washington State Ferries

Washington State Ferries (WSF), the largest ferry system in the U.S., is at the forefront of system-wide electrification. This summer, WSF advanced its electrification efforts by inviting shipyards from across the nation to bid on the construction of five new hybrid-electric ferries, each designed to carry 160 vehicles. Notably, the last vessels built out of state for WSF were delivered in 1967.

As WSF’s plans progress, a panel of experts will discuss the project at the 37th Annual Marine Log...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/ferries-2024-leading-the-charge-in-electrifying-washington-state-ferries/

Florida’s Fisher Island Community Association taps local yard for new ferry

Rendering of a new 154-foot ferry ordered by Florida's Fisher Island Community Association

Panama City, Florida-based the Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) has been awarded a contract to construct a new ferry for the Fisher Island Community Association (FICA) in Florida. The vessel will be constructed at ESG’s Allanton and Port St Joe facilities and is scheduled for delivery in 2026....

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ro-pax/floridas-fisher-island-community-association-taps-local-yard-for-new-ferry/

Washington boatbuilder unveils electric landing craft series

Rendering of Silverback Marine's new 24-foot electric-powered landing craft

Tacoma, Washington-based Silverback Marine has launched a new series of landing craft featuring all-electric propulsion. Each workboat in the series will have a length of 24 feet ( metres), a beam of 8.5 feet ( metres), and two Photon electric outboard engines. Also fitted are a fold-out dive...

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/research-environment-training/washington-boatbuilder-unveils-electric-landing-craft-series/

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/

Maritime Partners signs USCG Design Basis Agreement for Hydrogen One

Maritime Partners LLC should face fewer regulatory problems than some other innovators in getting its innovative Hydrogen One towboat into actual service. It has received a Design Basis Agreement (“DBA”) from the U.S. Coast Guard for the vessel, which will utilize e1 Marine hydrogen generator technology in its power plant.

Hydrogen One towboat power train passes string test

M/V Hydrogen One is being designed as a first-of-its-kind vessel using new, cleaner, fuel cell technology that works by...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/inland/maritime-partners-signs-uscg-design-basis-agreement-for-hydrogen-one/

Spill response barge delivered to Alaska operator

Allison Creek, an oil spill response barge operated by Alyeska Pipeline Service Company

Dakota Creek Industries (DCI) of Anacortes, Washington, recently handed over a new oil spill response barge to Alaska-based Alyeska Pipeline Service Company. Designed by the Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) of Seattle, the vessel has been named Allison Creek after a creek in Valdez, Alaska. The...

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/small-craft-world/pollution-rubbish-cleanup/spill-response-barge-delivered-to-alaska-operator/

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