Business Details
38 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Expert Maritime Engineering Solutions in Mystic, CT
JMS Architects is a specialty maritime engineering firm with over 35 years of experience delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions to complex marine design problems. Founded in 1988, our team combines high-end analytical engineering expertise with practical deck plate experience to provide naval architecture, salvage engineering, marine surveying, and marine casualty response services. We operate as an outsourced engineering department for ship owners and shipyards, offering access to a wide range of expertise without the need for large in-house staff. Our personnel bring lifelong experience in sea-board operations, enabling rapid engineering responses to both emergent and routine challenges.We maintain ISO 9001:2000 certification, reflecting our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Our engineers have conducted marine surveys and inspections globally, working with clients such as the U.S. Navy and NOAA. We provide 24/7 marine casualty response services and have developed proprietary tools like the CargoMax vessel loading program. Our team includes certified professionals with U.S. Coast Guard licenses and Professional Engineer registrations. We pride ourselves on practical solutions that prioritize operational efficiency and client needs.
Services
Naval Architecture
Salvage Engineering
Marine Surveying
Vessel Design
Emergency Response
Marine Casualty Analysis
Shipyard Support
Research Vessel Design
Cargo Loading Programs
Forensic Engineering
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 marine casualty response services for urgent needs
- Our ISO 9001:2000 certification ensures quality management standards
- We operate as a GSA Contract Holder since 1988
- Our team combines 35+ years of analytical engineering with sea-going experience
- We developed proprietary tools like the CargoMax vessel loading program
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001:2000
- GSA Contract Holder
What people say
Innovative design
Reliable solutions
Experienced team
24/7 availability
ISO certified
Services
Naval Architecture
We provide comprehensive naval architecture services for new vessel design and existing vessel support. Our expertise includes computer-aided design, structural analysis, regulatory evaluation, and finite element analysis. We develop complete vessel design packages from concept to construction documentation, specializing in research vessels, barges, and workboats. Our team's practical experience ensures designs balance innovation with operational practicality.
Salvage Engineering
Our 24/7 salvage engineering team responds to marine casualties with rapid stability assessments and damage analysis. We provide forensic engineering for incidents ranging from submarine collisions to containership failures. Our expertise includes creating 3D computer models for litigation support and developing recovery plans for damaged vessels. We authored the U.S. Navy Salvage Engineers Handbook and developed specialized software tools.
Marine Surveying
We conduct comprehensive marine surveys and vessel inspections for commercial fleets. Our certified surveyors evaluate hull, mechanical, and electrical systems against regulatory standards like ABS and SOLAS. Services include stability testing, regulatory compliance assessments, and damage inspections. Our team holds USCG licenses and Professional Engineer registrations for authoritative evaluations.
Research Vessel Design
We specialize in designing fast aluminum research vessels with over 150 operational performance reviews. Our Challenger-class designs feature dynamic positioning systems and adaptable layouts for scientific missions. Recent projects include the R/V VIRGINIA for Virginia Institute of Marine Science and R/V ARCTICUS for USGS. Our designs prioritize flexibility for evolving research needs.
CargoMax Program
Our proprietary CargoMax software optimizes ship loading calculations for stability and stress characteristics. The program improves cargo efficiency while maintaining safety margins. Used for over 20 years, it supports real-time load/discharge monitoring and integrates with shipboard systems for enhanced operational safety and productivity.
People
Richard Fernandes
Vice President
Richard Fernandes leads engineering projects at JMS Architects with over 20 years of maritime experience. He specializes in vessel design optimization and client relationship management.
Questions
What marine engineering services do you offer?
We provide naval architecture, salvage engineering, marine surveying, research vessel design, and 24/7 marine casualty response services.
Are you available for emergency marine incidents?
Yes, we offer 24/7 marine casualty response with rapid assessment of ship stability and structural integrity.
What certifications do you hold?
We maintain ISO 9001:2000 certification and have been a GSA Contract Holder since 1988.
Do you design research vessels?
Yes, we specialize in research vessel design including the Challenger-class series and vessels for NOAA and USGS.
How long have you been in business?
We've been providing maritime engineering services since our founding in 1988.
What geographic areas do you serve?
Based in Mystic, CT, we serve clients globally through our network of marine engineering professionals.