Construction Services

HORNBLOWER MARINE SOLUTIONS

Construction Services

Your Trusted Partner for Premier Vessel Construction, Overhaul, and Management Solutions Globally.

Hornblower has a global presence with extensive maritime experience in numerous sectors of industry, from both government and military operations, commercial ferry, offshore wind, and overnight cruise operations. These combined experiences are an organizational strength applied to best in class marine management solutions for our clients. We have evolved into one of the industry’s premier passenger vessel and marine management firms, known and respected for safe vessel operations, excellent customer service, financial profitability of its clients’ ventures and uncompromising business ethics.

SERVICES

Expertise in Vessel Construction

Decades of Excellence: Hornblower Marine’s Expertise in Vessel Construction, Overhaul, and Management.

Over the last two decades, Hornblower has tactically approached and managed various new construction, drydocking, overhauling, conversion, and retrofitting a variety of vessels. Hornblower has successfully undertaken major vessel renovations and conversions for various local and federal government agencies, public transportation agencies, commercial operators, research companies, and private owners.

Hornblower carries out an intricate schedule of seasonal daily excursions, year-round commuter and water taxi services, and private charters. To keep up with the operational demand, it is imperative to promptly complete overhauling, drydocking, renovations, and conversions. To facilitate this, Hornblower is staffed with highly qualified project coordinators, designers, joinery specialists, and welders, plumbers, and electrical specialists with project managers oversite. Over the years, Hornblower has acquired comprehensive skills and competencies on new vessel construction, overhauls, conversions, including naval architecture, engineering, design, construction drawings, USCG codes, project management, scheduling, procurement, and much more.

The onsite supervisors and dedicated project coordinators have ensured that the work completed meets the highest quality standards, design requirements, and regulatory body requirements of the US Coast Guard, ADA, and other regulatory bodies. Hornblower provides detail-oriented management and fosters close relationships with suppliers and contractors. This allows Hornblower to shorten material lead times, receive excellent quality work, and minimize vessel downtime.

REPAIR CAPABILITIES INCLUDE

Outfitting and carpentry

  • Window, door, and hatch installation
  • Interior outfitting including:
    – Joiner walls and furniture
    – Flooring (carpeting, vinyl, tile)
    – Ceiling systems installation
    – Interior decorative fixtures installation

Pipefitting

  • Steel, aluminum, and stainless pipe and tubing
  • Specialty materials including Viega press fittings and CPVC
  • Plumbing fixtures installation
  • Service piping including seawater cooling lines, fuel lines, potable and waste water lines
  • Keel Cooler and Fernstrum gridcooler service

Steel and aluminum hot work and fabrication

  • ABS Certified
  • AWS Certified
  • Experienced with USCG Subchapter T, K, and L vessels
  • MIG, TIG, stick welding
  • Shipfitting, pipe welding, custom fabrication
  • Machining including lathe, mill, press, and brake

Electrical Systems & Integration

  • Design, installation, integration, and troubleshooting of all electrical systems
  • External and internal lighting systems
  • HVAC and power ventilation
  • Power distribution for AC and DC circuits
  • Audio/visual installation of CCTV networks, PA systems, sound systems
  • Navigation, communication, and wi-fi equipment installation
  • Hybrid and electric powertrain systems

Paint & Refinishing

  • Interior and exterior coatings, anti-fouling, and non-skid paint application
  • Adhesive vinyl installation
  • Logo and signage installation
  • Blasting & surface preparation
  • Composite Construction & Repair