Jim Towers is a Principal in Charge as well as a Senior Naval Architect and Marine Engineer at Elliott Bay Design Group. He has 45 years of marine experience in vessel design and construction with a specific emphasis on structure. He is a recognized industry expert in vessel design and has been a part of numerous vessel construction and refurbishment projects. Jim has worked for the Pacific Northwest’s top shipyards, where he developed his engineering talent and was involved in the construction of many high-speed aluminum vessels. Jim’s vast experience includes production and repair yard engineering and management as well as shipyard estimating and budget control. Jim is a past member and Chairman of the ASTM Marine Aluminum Committee B07 on Light Metals and Alloys.
