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CFD analyses, electrical engineering, the Alaska Marine Highway System forensic engineering, marine engineer- Reform Study. Four EBDG-designed ing, naval architecture, owner represen- 83,000 barrel ATB barges were de- tation, production modeling/lofting, livered to Harley Marine Services in shipyard support, and structural engi- 2017. EBDG designed an innovative neering. To complement design and ? oating data center. EBDG designed a engineering projects, EBDG also offers sleek, modern water taxi featuring two extensive analysis services. EBDG anal- passenger decks for use in the Chicago

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Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) ysis services include hydrodynamics metropolitan area. EBDG conducted is a full-service, employee-owned naval and seakeeping, mooring and launch, a hybrid system integration study for architecture and marine engineering propulsion, route analysis, stability sup- Washington State Ferries to determine ? rm that supports owners, operators port, structural and stress analyses, and the feasibility of converting the Jumbo and shipyards. EBDG understands the transportation planning. Mark II ferries to hybrid technology.

EBDG designed the 320’ Ollis complex issues involved in shipbuilding and operations, and creates designs that Class passenger ferry for Staten Is- THE CASE: harmonize the two. EBDG’s extensive land Ferry. The double-ended ves- This year, Elliott Bay Design Group project portfolio spans a number of sel has a capacity of 4500 passengers celebrates its 30th Anniversary. This vessel types, including barges, tugs, and is under construction at Eastern milestone marks an industry achieve-

Shipbuilding. EBDG is designing ment in exemplary vessel design and offshore vessels, ferries, passenger ves- sels, and workboats, and encompasses the new Ro/Ro ferry for Miller Boat engineering support. The extensive

Line. EBDG designed the 300 passen- EBDG project portfolio spans several unique projects from lofting art instal- ger/40 car River Class ferry for North vessel types encompassing design, engi- lations and high-end yacht hulls to one- off service vessel designs and structures. Carolina DOT which is under con- neering and analysis services. Its designs struction at Bollinger. Participant in are better to build and better to operate.

EBDG’s analytical services comple- ments its design and engineering capa- bilities. EBDG selectively applies state- of-the-art technologies to help clients navigate myriad challenges.

The EBDG team’s years of hands- on, operations and shipyard experi- ence equips the ? rm with a storehouse of knowledge about what works best in vessel design, and this expertise is reinforced with every project they un- dertake, driving continuous improve- ment and innovation. Working in close partnership with owners and operators,

EBDG derives a thorough understand- ing of each vessel’s mission require- ments then tailors design and engineer- ing efforts to correspond with these specialized requests. The ? rm’s ability to successfully integrate naval architecture, engineering and analysis with creativity and innovation makes it a leader in tak- ing a concept from the blank page to a producible design. EBDG design and engineering services include FEA and www.marinelink.com MN 39

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