Elliott Bay Design Group
Better to Build, Better to Operate
About the firm
Elliott Bay Design Group is an marine engineering and naval architecture practice supporting commercial vessel owners, operators, and shipyards. Established in 1988 through the acquisition of Nickum and Spaulding Associates, it carries forward a legacy of maritime design excellence dating back nearly a century. The practice provides comprehensive design, engineering, and consulting services for ferries, tugs, cargo vessels, workboats, and floating infrastructure from its offices in Seattle, Washington and Metairie, Louisiana.
- Established
- 1988
- Team
- Midsize
- Firm type
- Marine Engineering · Naval Architecture
People
Robert EksePresident
Peter TarabochiaVice President, CFO
Steve CarlsonPrincipal in Charge, Director of Project Operations
Michael ComplitaPrincipal in Charge, VP Strategic Expansion
Pat EberhardtPrincipal in Charge
Jim TowersPrincipal in Charge, Chief Concept Engineer
David TurnerPrincipal in Charge
Lydia BengerTechnical Director
Stephanie GullicksonDirector of Business Development
Capabilities
Naval Architecture
Architectural design and conceptual development for diverse vessel types, supporting operators and shipyards.
- Passenger and Vehicle Ferry Design
Design of preeminent ro-pax ferries and passenger transit vessels.
- Commercial and Workboat Design
Custom designs for tugs, cargo vessels, and utility workboats.
- High-Definition 3D Scanning
Laser scanning and spatial documentation for vessel retrofits and design integration.
Marine Engineering
Technical systems engineering, structural analysis, and compliance support for maritime assets.
- Weld Engineering and Structural Design
Specialized weld engineering and structural analysis to improve vessel durability and functionality.
- Alternative Fuels and Decarbonization
Engineering integrations for low-emission propulsion systems and sustainable fuel options.
Floating Infrastructure
Engineering design for non-vessel floating structures, ports, and specialized maritime assets.
Industries
Marine · Defense · Government
Projects
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