The Essex Boat
For Jurassic World: Rebirth, the Essex patrol boat was developed as the primary vessel used by the crew during the film’s ocean sequence involving the Mosasaurus. The project began with a real-world patrol boat acquired by the production, which served as the practical base vessel for the on-screen Essex.
The design direction and requirements were established by production designer James Clyne. Working under his guidance, I explored ways to reinterpret the existing hull into a retro-futuristic patrol vessel, blending practical maritime forms with subtle sci-fi elements appropriate to the Jurassic universe. Because the real boat would ultimately be modified for filming, the design needed to respect the physical structure and constraints of the production vessel. Many of the key design choices—including the overall silhouette and structural additions—were developed in close collaboration with BGI, the London-based SFX team responsible for engineering and executing the physical modifications to the boat for filming.
The Essex’s distinctive hull graphics and markings were designed by graphic designer Matthew Clark, whose work helped define the vessel’s final visual identity and added an additional layer of narrative detail to the craft.
Makeover concept of the essex
AL345 high speed rescue boat before essex makeover
BGI finial makeover and gimble set
three rigs were made in total by bgi:
1.complete build from the deck up. this was mounted onto the moco fx gimble. built in the UK and Filmed in malta.
2.revamp and dress existing patrol boat. this was shot in malta on the open sea.
3. top deck interior cabin build, the rig was mounted to the moco fx gimble as well. interior dressing by set dec and props
