Marine Engineering Services
Big Science for Smaller Ships
Engineering That Starts With the Mission, Not the Math
Despite what others may tell you, marine engineering services aren’t all about equations and simulations (well, not exclusively, anyway). Good engineering is about understanding what your business needs, what the environment demands, and what’s actually possible given your budget, timeline, and team.
At DMS, we’re not here to throw jargon at you or push the fanciest tech just for the sake of it. We’re here to help you turn your ideas into high-performing assets. With our team, engineering is an investment that makes your ship safer, more efficient, and more aligned with your business’s goals.
Services We Offer
Below are our core competencies, each one designed to solve problems, support missions, and produce successful, seaworthy ships.
Transform Your Idea Into a Ship-Shape Solution
No matter what kind of project you’re tackling, our marine engineering services are designed to give you confidence and clarity.
Why Partner With DMS for Marine Engineering Services?
Because working with an engineer shouldn’t feel like speaking another language. We strive to bridge the gap between technical precision and practical outcomes. Every design we deliver is rooted in collaboration, guided by your goals, and built to perform where it counts.
Collaborative, Hands-On Approach
When you work with DMS, you’re working directly with the lead engineer who’s hands-on, experienced, and in your corner from day one.
Multifaceted Problem-Solving Skills
From high-level concepting to granular analysis, we bring cross-disciplinary knowledge to every project. If it floats, pumps, or propels, we’ve worked on it.
Creative, Forward-Thinking Solutions
We explore creative ways to make your vessel safer, more capable, and more profitable, all without overengineering or overspending.
Explore The Work We’ve Done
Marine Engineering FAQs
Do you only work on new vessels?
Not at all. Our marine engineering services also support retrofits, refits, upgrades, and performance improvements for existing vessels.
What types of ships do you specialize in?
Work boats, research vessels, passenger ferries, autonomous drones, luxury yachts—you name it. If it’s got a job to do, we’ve probably worked on something like it.
How involved will I be in the process?
As involved as you want to be. We pride ourselves on clear communication and transparency in our maritime consulting, so you always know what’s happening and why it matters.
Maritime Fun Facts
Ships Are Designed to Flex
Large vessels can flex several inches over their length as they move through waves. Like skyscrapers swaying in the wind, flex keeps ships structurally sound in heavy seas.
Your Boat Has a Birthday
The day the keel is laid down marks the vessel’s “birth.” It’s a milestone tracked in every ship’s official records, even decades later.
Maritime Measurements Are Old-School Cool
We still use knots and nautical miles, units based on ancient maritime navigation techniques. One knot equals one nautical mile per hour, which is roughly 1.15 mph.
The Tallest Masts Can Tower Over the Statue of Liberty
Some modern sailing ships have masts that reach over 300 feet, taller than Lady Liberty herself. Engineering keeps them stable in the wind.
Hull Color Can Impact Performance
It’s not all aesthetics. Darker hulls absorb more heat, which can affect onboard temperatures and fuel usage in certain climates.
Let’s Build Your Next Ship
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