Coastwise
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1920
- HeadquartersAnchorage, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
Coastwise firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Coastwise
- Legal name
- Elliott Bay Design Group LLC
- Website
- https://coastwise.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1920
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Coastwise industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture Services
- NAICS
- Ship and Boat Building (3366)
- SIC
- Services-Engineering Services (8711)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Project Management & Owner’s Engineering / Technical Consultancy (Spec Writing, Bid Support, Site Support) (IMAJAGAO)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Digital Engineering & Simulation (CFD/FEA, Digital Twins, Model-Based Engineering) (IMAJAGAL), Structural & Hull Engineering (Scantlings, Fatigue, Vibration, Noise) (IMAJAGAC), Production Design & Detailed Engineering (3D CAD, Drawings, BOM, Nesting) (IMAJAGAK), Marine Systems Engineering (Piping, HVAC, Fuel, Ballast, Firefighting) (IMAJAGAD)
Keywords
Where Coastwise is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Anchorage
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Coastwise business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture Services: Professional services revenue generated through engineering consulting, vessel design, construction oversight, and technical analysis services provided to vessel owners, operators, and shipyards. Projects include concept development, contract design, detailed engineering, production support, and operational support across the vessel lifecycle.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Coastwise product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Coastwise (operating as a division of Elliott Bay Design Group) provides full-service naval architecture and marine engineering services, including concept design, contract design, detailed engineering, production support, and construction oversight for ferries, tugboats, barges, fishing vessels, landing craft, workboats, passenger vessels, research vessels, and specialty vessels. The firm also delivers marine infrastructure engineering (terminals, piers, floating bridges, caissons) and advanced engineering analysis services such as Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), 3D laser scanning, and AWS-certified weld engineering.
Product overview
Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) is a full-service marine engineering and naval architecture firm offering comprehensive vessel design services across multiple vessel types and marine infrastructure. The firm operates as a platform of specialized design services unified by core naval architecture and engineering capabilities. The portfolio includes ferry design services, passenger vessel design, barge design services (tank, deck, lift, LNG, ATB, spill response), tugboat design services (ATB, LNG, hydrogen, truckable), fishing vessel design (gillnetters, trawlers, fish tenders), landing craft vessel design, workboat design services, marine infrastructure design (bridges, caissons, docks), and marine engineering analysis services (CFD, FEA, 3D scanning, weld engineering). EBDG also provides specialty vessel design for unique applications including research vessels, floating entertainment, and data barges. The firm supports the complete vessel lifecycle from feasibility studies through construction oversight and operational support.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Ferry Design Services Comprehensive ferry design services for passenger, vehicle, and hybrid-electric ferries, including newbuild design and retrofit engineering for public and private ferry operators across multiple U.S. ferry systems.
- Passenger Vessel Design Passenger vessel design for dinner boats, excursion vessels, cruise ships, foot ferries, and water taxis spanning from small cable ferries to large double-ended ferries.
- Barge Design Services Barge design services covering tank, deck, lift, LNG, data, ATB, and spill response barges for shallow-draft river service through ocean towing operations.
- Tugboat Design Services Tugboat design spanning ATB tugs, hydrogen-powered tugs, LNG ship-assist tugs, ship docking modules, ship-handling tugs, and truckable tugs from small harbor tugs to deep-sea salvage vessels.
- Fishing Vessel Design Fishing vessel design for commercial marine operations including Bristol Bay gillnetters, crabber tenders, factory trawlers, fish tenders, and refrigerated seawater (RSW) trawlers.
- Landing Craft Vessel Design Landing craft vessel design ranging from 40 to 178 feet for shallow-draft cargo and shore access operations, including aluminum and steel construction for various commercial and government applications.
- Workboat Design Services Workboat design for crew boats, dive support vessels, dredges, drydocks, fireboats, hovercraft, military craft, offshore vessels, patrol and pilot boats, bunker ships, landing craft, and multi-purpose vessels.
- Marine Infrastructure Design Marine infrastructure engineering for terminals, piers, docks, ferry landings, bridges, caissons, floating entertainment platforms, and floating surface collectors.
- Marine Engineering Analysis Services Engineering analysis services including 3D scanning, CFD, FEA, and weld engineering services for vessel stability, structure, and performance evaluation.
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Analysis CFD analysis for hull resistance, appendage drag, 6-DOF motions, ventilation/piping performance, gas dispersion, superstructure aerodynamics, rudder/propeller studies, and operating trim optimization.
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) FEA for whole-vessel global analysis, structural detail development, machinery foundations, dynamic loads, mooring, non-linear materials, buckling, explicit/rigid body dynamics, composites, thermal and thermal-structural coupled analysis, modal and harmonic vibration, and structural fatigue.
- 3D Scanning Services 3D scanning for exterior hull, interior layout, piping modifications, structural modifications, as-built drawing development, hull model development, vessel stability documentation, vessel repowers, ballast water treatment installations, and lines plan.
- Weld Engineering Services Weld engineering and AWS-certified welding inspection, including new-build and repair weld inspections, weld procedure development, pre- and post-weld heat treatment optimization, USCG/ABS-approved structure repair plans, and forensic failure analysis.
- Research Vessel Design Research vessel design for science, survey, and environmental missions, including steel research vessels and aluminum catamaran research vessels with wet and dry laboratory spaces.
- Specialty Vessel Design Specialty vessel design for unique maritime operations including kelp harvesting vessels, floating data centers, floating swimming pools, and floating event venues.
- Bunker Ship Design Bunker ship design for fuel transport and bunkering vessel operations, including vessels with segregated products capability for fuel and lube oil transportation.
- Floating Entertainment Vessel Design Floating entertainment vessel design for hospitality and event platforms, including floating malls, floating pools and entertainment barges, and self-propelled barges with yacht accommodations.
Quantifiable outcome
- 120,000 lbs bollard pull achieved with SDM Mark II class vessels
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Coastwise
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
Coastwise technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Coastwise partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Coastwise CorporationcoreEBDG expanded presence and expertise through collaborative partnership with Coastwise Corporation. Coastwise was formerly an independent company renowned for aluminum vessel design, particularly for Alaska operations. The partnership combines EBDG's broader marine engineering capabilities with Coastwise's specialized aluminum expertise. Coastwise designs including the 78-foot high-speed catamarans, fish tender vessels, and various landing craft are now part of EBDG's active design library.
- ioCurrentsminorEBDG and ioCurrents forged strategic collaboration to drive innovation in the maritime industry. The partnership aims to advance marine technology integration and data-driven solutions for vessel operations.
- WartsilacoreWartsila collaborates with EBDG as a leading naval engineering firm to reduce port emissions across North America. The partnership focuses on LNG-powered tug design and alternative fuel propulsion systems for maritime vessels.
- Eastern Shipbuilding GroupcoreLong-term partnership spanning more than 20 years for vessel design and construction. EBDG provides design services while Eastern Shipbuilding Group constructs vessels including the FALCON ferry for Fisher Island. Partnership demonstrates commitment to collaborative engineering and quality construction.
- Diversified MarinecorePartnership to offer the maritime industry an electrified truckable tug featuring 800+ total horsepower battery-powered propulsion with zero tailpipe emissions. Designed for marine construction operations and short-range logistics in environmentally sensitive areas.
- Silverback MarineminorPartnership to design a compact truckable tugboat that can be transported over-road. Design offers 500 horsepower, 12,500+ pounds bollard pull, and flexibility unavailable in standard designs with electric, hybrid, or outboard propulsion options.
- Miller MarineminorPartnership to design and construct a fully electric truckable tug. EBDG incorporates electrical propulsion system into Miller Marine's proven truckable tug design for multi-functional utility boat servicing marine construction sites.
- Maritime Partners and e1 MarinecorePartnership to design and build the industry's first long-range towboat compliant with IMO 2030 emissions requirements. e1 Marine's patented reformer technology converts methanol to hydrogen onboard the vessel. Power plant is scalable and applicable to various vessel types requiring extended periods between refueling.
- Alaska Department of Fish and GameminorCoastwise Engineering completed concept design of a research vessel for Alaska Department of Fish and Game providing fisheries research and test fishing capability throughout the Gulf of Alaska, Aleutian Chain, and Bering Sea.
- Nichols Brothers Boat BuildersminorPartnership with American Samoa and Nichols Brothers Boat Builders to build 140-foot multi-purpose vessel for transport of passengers, fuel, and freight between Samoan Islands.
- Kvichak Marine IndustriesminorPartnership to design 40-foot utility boat for Marine Positioning Force of the U.S. Navy. Welded aluminum monohull personnel landing craft powered by twin 660 HP diesel engines driving Hamilton water jets, achieving speeds up to 40 knots.
- Bay WeldingminorBay Welding in Homer, Alaska constructed the 50-foot fish tender KING ISLAND for NSEDC. Coastwise Corporation was selected based on extensive aluminum vessel design knowledge of vessel operations in remote Western Alaska.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Coastwise competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Glosten: Seattle-based naval architecture and marine engineering firm offering vessel design, engineering analysis, and consulting services closely overlapping EBDG's service portfolio and Pacific Northwest client base.
- Jensen Maritime (Crowley): Naval architecture and marine engineering consultancy within Crowley, providing vessel design and engineering services for harbor tugs, barges, and government contracts—directly comparable to EBDG's offerings.
- Robert Allan Ltd: Canadian naval architecture firm specializing in tugboat and workboat design with patented high-performance tug concepts (e.g., ASD, Z-drive), a leading direct competitor in tug engineering.
- Guido Perla & Associates: U.S. naval architecture and marine engineering firm providing vessel design and consulting services for government and commercial clients across similar vessel classes to EBDG.
- Herbert Engineering: Naval architecture and marine engineering consultancy specializing in passenger vessels, ferries, and small commercial craft—directly comparable in vessel-design scope and client mix.
Broad incumbents
- BMT Group: Global maritime engineering, design, and risk management consultancy with ship design capabilities across commercial, defense, and offshore segments—operating at much larger scale than EBDG.
- Crowley Maritime: Large integrated maritime services and vessel operator that owns Jensen Maritime, providing in-house design plus broader logistics, shipping, and energy services.
- Wartsila: Global marine technology and engine manufacturer that partners with EBDG on LNG and alternative fuel vessel design; broader maritime ecosystem player overlapping on propulsion-driven vessel programs.
- Vigor Industrial: Major Pacific Northwest shipyard providing shipbuilding, ship repair, and marine industrial services, serving the same regional maritime customer base as EBDG.
Regional players
- Eastern Shipbuilding Group: U.S. shipbuilder specializing in patrol boats, ferries, and offshore support vessels; a long-term EBDG partner and comparable regional vessel construction market participant.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Coastwise leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Coastwise subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Coastwise funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Coastwise
What does Coastwise do?
Coastwise (operating as a division of Elliott Bay Design Group) provides full-service naval architecture and marine engineering services, including concept design, contract design, detailed engineering, production support, and construction oversight for ferries, tugboats, barges, fishing vessels, landing craft, workboats, passenger vessels, research vessels, and specialty vessels. The firm also delivers marine infrastructure engineering (terminals, piers, floating bridges, caissons) and advanced engineering analysis services such as Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), 3D laser scanning, and AWS-certified weld engineering.
Is Coastwise a public or private company?
Coastwise is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was Coastwise founded?
Coastwise was founded in 1920. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Coastwise based?
Coastwise is headquartered in Anchorage, United States, in the North America region.
How does Coastwise make money?
One revenue line is on record: marine Engineering and Naval Architecture Services.
Who are Coastwise's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Glosten, Jensen Maritime (Crowley), Robert Allan Ltd, Guido Perla & Associates and Herbert Engineering. Broad incumbents are BMT Group, Crowley Maritime, Wartsila and Vigor Industrial. Eastern Shipbuilding Group is listed as a regional player.
Does Coastwise have an API?
No public API is recorded for Coastwise.
What industry is Coastwise in?
Coastwise's product category is Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJAGAO, Project Management & Owner’s Engineering / Technical Consultancy (Spec Writing, Bid Support, Site Support), with a secondary code of IMAJAGAL, Digital Engineering & Simulation (CFD/FEA, Digital Twins, Model-Based Engineering). Its NAICS code is 3366 and its SIC code is 8711.