Elliott Bay Design Group

Two killed in Miami after car plunges off ferry

Two women were killed Tuesday after their car plunged off the Fisher Island ferry east of the Port of Miami about 5 p.m.

Divers from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Miami-Dade Police Department located the blue 2019 Mercedes Benz about 8 p.m. submerged in the 50’-deep Government Cut, which borders the ultra-wealthy enclave. The two-hour recovery started about 11:15 p.m., according to the Coast Guard.

No details were officially available on how the car got into the water or how far the ferry was from...

https://www.workboat.com/news/coastal-inland-waterways/two-killed-in-miami-after-car-plunges-off-ferry/

Elliott Bay to design hybrid-electric ferry for Washington state

Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) announced today that it has been chosen by Vigor Fab LLC to provide functional design for the new hybrid-electric Olympic-class ferries for Washington State Ferries (WSF).

Seattle-based EBDG will be responsible for redesigning the vessels to accommodate the major change in propulsion type without disrupting structural components. The ferries will operate on all-battery power during crossings or can revert to a hybrid, diesel-electric propulsion. Battery recharging...

https://www.workboat.com/news/passenger-vessels/elliott-bay-design-group-to-design-hybrid-electric-ferry-for-washington-state/

Elliott Bay Design Group To Design Hybrid-Electric Ferry For Washington State

Elliott Bay Design Group Selected to Design Hybrid-Electric Ferry for Washington State

Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) was recently selected by Vigor Fab as the engineering firm that will provide functional design for the new hybrid-electric Olympic Class ferries for Washington State Ferries (WSF).

EBDG is responsible for redesigning the vessels to accommodate the major change in propulsion type without disrupting structural components.

The ferries will operate on all-battery power during crossings or can revert to a hybrid, diesel-electric propulsion if required. Battery...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/elliott-bay-design-group-to-design-hybrid-electric-ferry-for-washington-state/

Elliott Bay Design Group names Brian King president

AMD designed the three 43.5 meter (142') passenger ferries for San Francisco Bay's Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA). Elliott Bay Design Group photo

Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) announced today that it has appointed Brian King president-chief engineer.

King will have direct supervision of the business and affairs of the Seattle-based company. He will be responsible for advancing EBDG’s major strategic objectives while leading the team on planning, business management, engineering, personnel development and sales.

Brian King

Since joining the company in 1988, King has made numerous contributions including developing engineering standards,...

https://www.workboat.com/news/people-and-products/elliott-bay-design-group-names-brian-king-president/

St. Johns building four new passenger/vehicle ferries

Internet, music and satellite TV will all be available aboard the new ferries. St. Johns Ship Building photo

St. Johns Ship Building, Palatka, Fla., is building four new 152’x52’x12′ 150-passenger, 30-vehicle ferries for an unnamed owner. Designed by Seattle-based Elliott Bay Design Group, the new boats, featuring 8′ drafts, will also be able to handle concrete trucks and will be delivered over the next two years.

Each of the ferries will spotlight three lounges — two separate lounges on the main deck — one for residents and one for employees and a lounge on the second deck for residents. Internet,...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/st-johns-building-four-new-passenger-vehicle-ferries/

Vessel electrification in Scandinavia

Will Ayers awaiting arrival of a Scandlines hybrid ferry. EBDG photo

Vessel electrification has sparked more than a general interest within the U.S. marine industry. A current of energy is flowing as this technology develops and emerges in our fleets. Elliott Bay Design Group‘s Chief Electrical Engineer Will Ayers discussed the topic with Christina Villiott, EBDG’s vice president of marketing and sales.

In 2018, EBDG invested in the education and understanding of the marine application of electrification by sending Ayers to Scandinavia twice. In just over two...

https://www.workboat.com/news/passenger-vessels/vessel-electrification-in-scandinavia/

EBDG signs licensing deal with AMD Marine Consulting Designs

AMD designed the three 43.5 meter (142') passenger ferries for San Francisco Bay's Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) Elliott Bay Design Group photo

Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG), Seattle, has signed a licensing agreement with AMD Marine Consulting  Designs (AMD), Sydney, Australia, to be its exclusive North American vessel design representative. AMD specializes in high-speed, multi-hull vessel designs. The partnership brings together a wide-ranging collection of vessels and marine expertise.

AMD’s catamaran hull forms are ideal for the high-speed ferry market as well as military and paramilitary vessels, fisheries patrol and rescue...

https://www.workboat.com/news/people-and-products/ebdg-signs-licensing-deal-with-amd/

Elliott Bay Design Group opens New York office

Seattle-based Elliott Bay Design Group announced it is opening a new office in New York, to provide professional engineering and naval architecture services to East Coast clients.

EBDG will also bring its expertise in waterfront development to the East Coast, which the group says will be “a springboard for future growth in the region.”

“This is an exciting time for EBDG and marks a major milestone in our 30-year history,” said Christina Villiott, vice president of sales and marketing at EBDG....

https://www.workboat.com/news/people-and-products/elliott-bay-design-group-opens-new-york-office/

Jesse Engineering delivers bunker vessel to Maxum Petroleum

The new tank ship has a carrying capacity of 151,500 gals. EBDG photo

Maxum Petroleum, Seattle, has taken delivery of its newest tank ship, the 126’x32’x13′ Global Provider. The vessel was designed by Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG), also of Seattle, and built by Jesse Engineering, Tacoma, Wash. The new bunker boat is the first in its design and size for Maxum Petroleum and will be used to deliver fuel and lube oil to ship operators in the Pacific Northwest.

Global Provider is a self-propelled bunker ship with a 10′ draft, a carrying capacity of 151,500 gals. and...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/jesse-engineering-delivers-bunker-vessel-maxum-petroleum/

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