EBDG Ferry Qualifications
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NAVAL ARCHITECTURE Concept, Preliminary & Contract Design Functional Design Tonnage Support Hull Development, Definition & Fairing Structural Design & 3D Modeling 3D Scanning Vessel Renderings Incident Response MARINE ENGINEERING Mechanical, Electrical & Piping Systems HVAC Systems Hydraulic Systems Propulsion Installations Stabilizer Systems Conversions & Modifications Repower and Refurbishment company New Systems Design Energy Audits & Emissions Inventories Established in 1988, Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) is an Rudder & Steering Systems employee-owned firm with offices in Seattle, New Orleans, Ketchikan and New York. We offer an array of services including CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Production Support & Lofting naval architecture, marine engineering and production support to Production Planning Build-Strategy Development owners, operators and shipyards across the country. Regulatory Liaison As-Built Survey & Drawings Our mission is to help our clients provide safe and efficient transportation of people and cargo with minimal impact on the ANALYSIS Structural Analysis environment. In doing so, we seek the best combination of Resistance and Powering Mooring, Station Keeping service, quality and innovation to meet the needs of each client. Launch Calculations Stability Seakeeping & Hydrodynamics As a full-service firm, we apply multiple disciplines to our designs, Finite Element Analysis providing clients with comprehensive solutions that meet their Computational Fluid Dynamics goals and objectives. To support this broad-ranging approach, we maintain an extensive technical library of the current USCG, OWNER SERVICES / REPRESENTATION Dry-Docking Oversight ABS, SOLAS and IMO publications. In addition, EBDG facilitates its Vessel Overhaul & Repair Oversight Construction Cost Estimating clients’ desires to incorporate environmental best practices in the Sea Trials & Delivery Support design, construction, operation and eventual disposal of maritime Regulatory Liaison Quality Assurance & Change Order Negotiation vessels. Feasibility Studies Bid Review & Support ELECTRICAL Preliminary & Detailed Design Fault Current Analysis Protective Device Coordination Studies Voltage Drop Calculations Integrated System Design Power System Analysis Incident Response & Forensic Analysis Trouble-Shooting & Owner Support 1 offices EBDG headquarters is located in Seattle’s historic Ballard community. Our facility provides a safe and efficient space that fosters a collaborative work environment while providing room for the needs of our growing staff. In addition to Seattle, EBDG has offices in New Orleans, Ketchikan and New York. The New Orleans office, established in 2006, has grown to become one of the most valued regional vessel support firms on the Gulf Coast. EBDG’s Ketchikan office, opened in 2013, serves as our base of operations within the state. From this locale, EBDG supports clients operating within Alaska and provides a regional resource for quick reaction field engineering. Our most recent expansion to New York strengthens client access and relationship management on the East Coast and is a springboard for future growth. clients EBDG is privileged to have worked with a range of clients, both large and small, from private owners and operators to public agencies, shipyards and consultants. Our scope of projects range from new construction to vessel modification and repair. Whether performing a stability analysis or designing a complete vessel, we strive to provide each client with the best professional service possible. Our dedicated team brings a focus on service and professionalism to every project; we are passionate about our work and committed to our clients’ success. passenger cable ferries excursion catamarans water taxis dinner cruise cargo ferries hybrid/electric diesel-electric high-speed vehicle alternative fuel Elliott Bay Design Group leads the marine industry in passenger vessel and ferry design and engineering support, with over 100 EBDG designed vessels operating in US and Canadian waters. 2 capabilities EBDG’s growing team includes architects, engineers, designers and support personnel. The strength of EBDG lies with the depth and experience of our staff. Our senior engineers are variously registered in the states of Alaska, California, Louisiana, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, Oregon, Texas, Virginia and Washington. They are supported by bright, innovative engineers as well as some of the industry’s most talented marine designers. Their combination of extensive hands-on experience in vessel operation, combined with a thorough working knowledge of shipyard construction practices and extensive analytic capabilities, enables EBDG to solve the toughest marine-related engineering challenges. industry involvement EBDG strives to be a valuable resource for its clients and the industry by remaining actively involved in issues and organizations concerning all segments of the marine transportation sector. Membership in professional organizations, regulatory committees, commercial clubs and trade organizations, on both a staff and corporate level, keeps EBDG informed of the issues impacting the ever-changing maritime environment. EBDG organizational affiliations include: • American Bureau of Shipping • Offshore Marine Services • American Society of Mechanical Engineers • Association • American Waterways Operators • Passenger Vessel Association • Canadian Ferry Association • Propeller Club • Interferry • Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society • International Association of Drilling Contractors • Royal Institute of Naval Architects • National Fire Protection Agency • Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers • National Research Council Transportation • Society of Port Engineers Research Board • Washington Maritime Blue • Northwest Fishing Association • Worldwide Ferry Safety Committee 3 key market experience EBDG has been active in the area of passenger vessel design since our company’s origins in the late 1920’s. As the recognized national leader in ferry design, we have designed more ferries than any other firm in the United States. EBDG has supported ferry operators in Alaska, California, Canada, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Ohio, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin. As specialists in passenger ferry design, our projects receive quick regulatory approval. We have a strong background in ship construction and our design work incorporates construction features from the beginning. We pride ourselves in cost-effective ferry design and can efficiently propose a design solution that meets our clients’ requirements, whether it is a standard design or an innovative new service. High-Speed Passenger Vessels EBDG is the North American representative for AMD Marine Consulting designs. AMD specializes in the development of high-speed vessel designs. Their range of conventional and wave-piercing catamarans out perform other high-speed vessels. The catamaran hull forms are ideal for military and paramilitary vessels, as well as fisheries patrol and rescue vessels. Working with AMD, EBDG offers operators experience gained from more than 200 high-speed vessel designs. 4 client focused Designed for Excellence EBDG can point to a broad range of vessels in service - from small cable ferries with a capacity of six vehicles to large double-ended ferries capable of transporting more than 360 vehicles. Our firm’s success derives from a thorough understanding of passenger vessels, their technology and the needs of owners and operators as they plan, procure and maintain major assets. texas EBDG’s major clients include vessel operators throughout North America. In the United States, this includes: • Washington State Ferries • Staten Island Ferries (New York) • Texas Department of Transportation • North Carolina Department of Transportation • Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard & Nantucket Steamship Authority (Massachusetts) • Water Emergency Transit Authority (California) florida • Golden Gate Ferries (California) • Alaska Marine Highway System • Miller Boat Line (Ohio) • Delaware River & Bay Authority • Louisiana Department of Transportation • Beaver Island Transportation (Michigan) • Fisher Island Community Association (Florida) • Madeline Island Ferry (Wisconsin) • Transdev (Louisiana) • New York City Economic Development Corporation • Casco Bay Lines (Maine) north carolina • Whatcom, Pierce and Wahkiakum Counties (Washington) In Canada, this includes: • BC Ferries • Owen Sound Transportation • Hornblower Canada - Niagara Falls • Blackball Transportation (Washington & Canada) • Clipper Navigation (Washington & Canada) ohio 5 recent project experience Electric Water Taxi EBDG designed an all-electric water taxi for convenient waterfront transportation. The conceptual walk-on bow loader is designed to produce a low-wake. The 65' vessel is sleek and efficient and has capacity for 99 passengers and 16 bicycles. The electric propulsion system is highly customizable for specific operations. Lithium-ion batteries can be installed as the sole source of propulsion power, or to complement hybrid propulsion. With the installation of shore power charging, the vessel can operate in all-electric mode to maximize fuel urban waterfront and emission reductions. Staten Island Ferries EBDG designed the Ollis Class ferries following the successful completion of a multi-phase preliminary design investigation of the Staten Island Ferry fleet. Three vessels of this design will