Marine Civil Engineering
Keeping Projects Safe, Stable, and Compliant
Stay on Top of EM-385-1-1
Make sense of what’s required and back it up with the technical documentation you need to keep inspectors happy and work moving forward.
Navigate Regulatory Requirements With Proven Support
Marine construction brings its own unique set of headaches, especially when you’re dealing with heavy machinery, unstable platforms, and strict safety codes. Whatever your project, the engineering behind it needs to be rock solid.
That’s where we come in. Datawave Marine Solutions (DMS) supports contractors and construction teams working on marine infrastructure projects, especially those tied to government contracts. Our job is to help you meet safety requirements, avoid downtime, and keep the project on track.
Running Into Setbacks? We’re Here to Help
When you’re unsure if your setup meets code or your design could be improved, we’ll review it and offer honest, expert feedback.
Cross-Disciplinary Expertise for Safer Marine Projects
Marine civil engineering lives at the intersection of multiple disciplines, and that’s exactly where DMS shines. We draw from a deep background in naval architecture, structural analysis, and systems design to help you account for every variable that matters.
Need to coordinate with a shipyard? We’ve done it. Working with a client who’s new to marine construction? We’ll help explain the technical aspects of the project. Trying to get a structure approved by a government agency? We’ll make sure your documentation checks every box.
A Marine Civil Engineering Case Study
The Problem
A marine construction contractor was operating two barges with excavators on an Army Corps of Engineers (COE) job site when they were hit with a stop-work order. Like all projects involving cranes or heavy equipment on water, COE regulations required a Naval Architect Analysis (NAA) to prove the setup was safe and stable.
The catch? The vessels had incomplete documentation, and the project was already underway.
The Solution
DMS mobilized, conducting an emergency lightweight survey and kicking off a full naval architecture analysis.
We worked directly with regulators to secure temporary authorization so the Client could resume operations immediately, then followed up with a detailed final report to support long-term compliance. Along the way, we filled in documentation gaps, made conservative assumptions, and prioritized solutions that matched the Client’s schedule.
The Results
The Client was back to work in just two days, avoiding costly downtime and project delays. Our engineering kept the project compliant, safe, and on track, all without bogging it down in red tape.
With DMS, the emergency didn’t mean disaster. It meant action.
Explore The Work We’ve Done
What kinds of marine construction projects can DMS support?
We assist with anything involving floating or naval waterfront structures, like crane barges, docks, piers, or temporary marine platforms. We’re especially valuable on projects that need stability analysis or involve heavy machinery.
Do I need naval architecture analysis for EM-385-1-1 compliance?
In many cases, yes. EM-385-1-1 often requires third-party validation for safety and stability. DMS can help you meet those requirements and provide documentation that satisfies regulators.
What if my project is already underway and I hit a problem?
You can still reach out to us. We’re happy to step in mid-project to help troubleshoot and start a marine construction analysis. The sooner we get involved, the easier it is to solve issues without delaying your timeline.
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