workboats
The
planning and innovative design required for small to medium size
working vessels is a discipline in which EBDG has excelled.
Beginning with feasibility studies to determine the necessary
features for each unique application, we provide functional
concepts, designs, profiles and deck arrangements.
Working to create unique designs to meet each client's specific
needs, we do not create a generic design and sell it to the
industry. Engineering excellent solutions for unique requirements
demands listening to the concerns of owners, operators, and builders
and looking carefully at the products and services offered by
component suppliers. We work with each operator to design a
workboat to meet each specific need. With client review and input,
we translate service needs and requirements into design.
EBDG's extensive experience designing and specifying marine systems
and equipment for public agencies, the scientific community, and
commercial operators assures the best solution for your needs. With
experience in structural analyses, system and equipment upgrades,
vessel conversions, sponsoning and lengthening existing vessels, as
well as complete new vessel designs, we are eager to address your
specialty vessel and particular performance issues.
Below are just a few of the unique workboats EBDG has developed:
Landing Craft
In 2005 EBDG delivered production support detail drawings for design
of 10 MPF utility boats for the U.S. Navy. The 40-ft, high-speed
landing craft are replacing the Navy's existing LCM-8 craft as part
of its Improved Navy Lighterage System in support of the
pre-positioned Marine Amphibious assault missions.
Because of the large number of identical boats being constructed,
EBDG tailored the work package to support an assembly line
production approach. We delivered three-dimensional isometric
assembly drawings of all machinery and system components, pipes, and
fittings to the builder in lieu of the more typical two-dimensional
drawings; offering the shipyard a more realistic perspective of the
parts involved and their assembly. The 40 ft. by 14 ft. landing
craft have a loaded cruise speed of about 25 knots and a lightened
flank speed of about 40 knots. Two vessels have already been
built, with two more currently under production. All 10 craft are
expected to be delivered by the end of 2006, with an option for more
vessels in 2008.
EBDG recently designed a 75-ft landing craft for San Juan Ferry &
Barge and is currently providing detail design support to Allen
Marine on a new landing craft for the National Park Service.
Fireboats
The design of a fireboat demands a team that has experience beyond
the normal design of workboats. As the crews of fire departments
know, today's firefighters deal with search and rescue, hazardous
materials, emergency medical treatment, waterfront facility
inspection, public safety, and incident command and control. They
also fight fires. A successful fireboat design team must appreciate
the multiple duties of a vessel and recognize the needs of the
firefighter for reliable, safe, and effective equipment. The team
at EBDG has what it takes to design a vessel that will meet your
specific fireboat needs. Past fireboat customers include the City
of Seattle, City of Oakland, and Texaco.
Patrol & Pilot Boats
EBDG has rich and varied experience with high performance patrol and
pilot craft. This work has ranged from new vessel design to
computer lofting of aluminum structure and construction
supervision. Our staff has seen how all of the components of a
small vessel must work together to create a good boat.
Over-emphasizing any particular aspect will result in an unbalanced
vessel design.
Dry Docks
EBDG has significant experience in the structural maintenance
optimization and recertification of dry docks. By utilizing
state-of-the-art FEA, we provide cost-effective solutions to
optimize structural repairs necessary to maintain or increase the
lift load rating. Our engineers have hands-on shipyard experience
and fully understand the operational aspects and structural behavior
of dry docks. Shipyards who count on EBDG to help maintain their
dry docks include Todd Pacific Shipyards and San Francisco Drydock.
Elliott Bay Design Group has designed several
rigid inflatable boats (RIB). This vessel is a 20 ft aluminum rescue
RIB developed for Dominator Boats, Inc. The majority of the vessel
is self-jigging, using tabs and slots. All of the aluminum parts
were cut using a high definition NC burning machine. The following
series of three-dimensional images provides a clear pictorial map of
the assembly sequence.
Elliott Bay Design Group LLC
5305 Shilshole Ave. NW
Suite 100
Seattle, WA 98107
Phone 206.782.3082
Fax 206.782.3449
Email:
info@ebdg.com
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New Orleans
Elliott Bay Design Group LLC
One Canal Place
365 Canal Street, Suite 1550
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone 504.529.1754
Fax 504.529.1974
