EBDG Designs Landing Craft that Services San Juan Islands

Over the last 30 years, Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) has been involved in numerous waterfront projects including the design of ferries, barges and tugs. Although its history is rich with traditional vessel designs, occasionally the firm is involved in more unique projects, one of them being the design of a purpose-built landing craft for San Juan Ferry & Barge.

EBDG partnered with Latitude Marine Services (LMS) to update the design of a current landing craft operated by San Juan Ferry & Barge, designed by EBDG and built by LMS. EBDG provided design and production support services, and conducted a post-construction stability test for the new vessel, the M/V Nordland II.

The M/V Nordland II entered service at the beginning of the year, providing freight transportation throughout the San Juan Islands.

"This design revision incorporated a midbody hull addition and refined pilot house design to increase cargo space on the deck and make it easier to load large vehicles," said Michael Complita, Principal in Charge at EBDG.

The vessel's unique bow ramp allows for vehicles and heavy lift equipment to drive onto the deck from any beach access.

M/V Nordland II
Length Overall: 87'-10"
Length on Deck: 74'-0"
Beam: 25'-0"
Capacity: 185,000 LBS
Crane Capacity: 4,500 LBS