Elliott Bay Design Group LLC

05/13/2026

Such a great project and amazing team to work with!

Casco Bay Lines of Portland, Maine, recently welcomed Battery Steele, a 164ʹ, double-ended ferry, to its fleet!

Designed by Elliott Bay Design Group LLC and built by Senesco Marine, LLC, the 599-passenger, 15-vehicle ferry was recently launched and christened. After final testing and commissioning, the hybrid-powered Battery Steele will serve the route between Portland and Peaks Island.

Read about the new vessel in the latest issue of Foghorn: https://conta.cc/3RnV9vT

Photo: Senesco Marine

04/30/2026

Are you attending the Ferry Safety & Technology Conference?
Joe Hudspeth will be there, connecting with industry leaders and staying engaged on the latest conversations around ferry safety, operations, and emerging technologies shaping the industry.
If you’ll be attending, be sure to say hello and take the opportunity to connect. See you there.

04/29/2026

Please join us in welcoming Sara Castro to the team as our new Accounting Specialist.
Sara brings valuable experience and a strong attention to detail that will support our day-to-day operations and continued growth.
We’re excited to have your expertise on the team and look forward to all that you’ll contribute. Welcome, Sara!

04/27/2026

Will you be attending Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2026?
Matthew Wichgers, P.E. and Joe Hudspeth will be in attendance so if you see us there, make sure to say hello so we can talk about your upcoming project needs.
We’re looking forward to connecting and discussing what’s next in offshore energy and marine innovation.

04/23/2026

Joseph Cardella is at (WEDA) Midwst Chapter meeting in Nashville right now, engaging with industry leaders on key topics shaping dredging and marine infrastructure. If you see him, be sure to say hello and connect about your upcoming project.
We’d welcome the opportunity to support your next effort.
www.ebdg.com

04/22/2026

Our Director of Sales, Joe Hudspeth, is in Washington, D.C. this week connecting with industry leaders and contributing to conversations shaping the future of the maritime industry.
If you see him around, be sure to say hello and start the conversation.
We’d love to hear what you’re working on and how we can support your next project.
www.ebdg.com

04/21/2026

BATTERY STEELE is in the water.
EBDG is proud to have designed this 164-foot battery-hybrid passenger/vehicle ferry for .
The vessel was built by with hybrid propulsion and automation systems supplied by .
Designed to carry up to 15 vehicles and 600 passengers, BATTERY STEELE will primarily serve the Portland–Peaks Island route, with the capability to complete full round trips on battery power. Congratulations to the entire project team on this major milestone.

04/20/2026

Are you attending the (WEDA) Midwest Chapter Meeting in Nashville?
Joseph Cardella will be there connecting with industry professionals and staying close to the conversations shaping dredging and marine infrastructure. If you see us, be sure to say hello and start a conversation about your next project.
Looking forward to connecting and learning what’s ahead for the industry.

04/17/2026

The 2026 Passenger Vessel Association Congressional Fly-In is right around Joe Hudspeth will be there representing our team. If you see him, be sure to say hello and start the conversation about your next project.
We’re always ready to support what’s next.
Important conversations start with a simple hello.

04/16/2026

Exciting news for the ferry and passenger vessel industry...
The FTA has announced funding opportunities through the Passenger Ferry Program, Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program, and Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program creating multiple pathways for operators and agencies to invest in fleet modernization and low-emission solutions.
For those evaluating vessel replacement, system upgrades, or electrification strategies, this funding creates a real opportunity to move projects forward with the right plan in place.
At EBDG, the ferry and passenger vessel industry is our specialty. We support clients from early planning and feasibility through design, electrification strategy, and implementation.
If you’re planning your next project, now is the time to align your strategy with available funding.
Let’s start the conversation.
www.ebdg.com