Shell Appomattox Marine Assurance
Oil & Gas · Client: Shell
Project details
Executed comprehensive marine assurance and warranty services supporting the Appomattox offshore development.

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Baker Marine Solutions is a full-service marine engineering, consulting, and project assurance practice headquartered in Covington, Louisiana. Founded in 2008, it provides comprehensive marine assurance, marine warranty surveys, vessel engineering, subsea inspections, and offshore project management services globally. Serving super majors, vessel operators, renewable energy providers, and marine infrastructure clients, it delivers unbiased risk mitigation and technical solutions from the seafloor to the surface.
Jim BakerFounder & President
Todd LabordeChief Operations Officer
Sean HogueExecutive Vice President
Arthur DavisVice President Engineering
Michael MacMillanVice President Subsea
Adam SokolVice President Marine Assurance
Blake FussellVice President Drilling
Nicole PowellCorporate Affairs Manager
Technical marine and naval architecture services, including vessel design, structural analysis, and retrofitting solutions.
Conceptual and detailed naval architecture and vessel design services tailored to offshore and wind energy requirements.
Retrofitting and modification services to align existing vessels with updated operational and regulatory demands.
Comprehensive CAD and technical drafting services for marine installations.
High-precision 3D laser scanning for accurate as-built mapping of vessel structures.
Structural and mechanical engineering analysis for complex offshore systems.
Comprehensive risk assessment and warranty services ensuring compliance with maritime underwriter and regulatory standards.
Technical auditing and vessel inspections to verify operational safety and compliance.
Offshore Vessel Inspection Database audits to satisfy oil major requirements.
Common Marine Inspection Document audits executed by accredited inspectors.
Condition and suitability surveys for offshore vessels and equipment.
Testing and verification of essential offshore systems.
FMEA audits and technical assurance for dynamically positioned vessels.
Third-party technical review and approval of high-risk marine operations for insurance underwriters.
Warranty services for the transportation of oversized and heavy-lift project cargo.
Warranty coverage for major offshore oil and gas developments.
Warranty surveys for mobile offshore drilling units.
Marine warranty services supporting offshore wind farm construction and installation.
Unbiased technical reviews helping operators meet underwriter demands and industry guidelines.
End-to-end oversight of offshore marine operations, logistics, shipyard periods, and regulatory documentation.
Client representation on-site during offshore operations to monitor safety and progress.
Operational oversight and management of offshore accommodation vessels.
Technical representation during vessel construction, repair, and dry-docking phases.
Coordination of underwater inspections in lieu of dry-docking.
Deploying qualified professionals to represent client interests onboard vessels.
Detailed auditing and operational evaluations of marine assets.
Assistance with procurement and technical vetting of marine equipment and vessels.
Managing complex offshore logistics and regulatory compliance documentation.
Advanced underwater inspection and metrology services utilizing remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and real-time 3D imaging in partnership with Vaarst.
Utilizing a fleet of ROVs for offshore asset integrity assessments.
High-resolution subsea 3D modeling for predictive maintenance and underwater inspection.
Specialized support for offshore drilling operations, focusing on managed pressure systems and equipment packages.
Developing, deploying, and auditing MPD equipment packages and services.
Oil & Gas · Renewable Energy · Marine · Transportation · Infrastructure
Oil & Gas · Client: Shell
Executed comprehensive marine assurance and warranty services supporting the Appomattox offshore development.
Renewable Energy
Provided marine warranty survey services for the pioneering Block Island Wind Farm, the first offshore wind farm in the United States.
Renewable Energy
Designed a cutting-edge wind farm Service Operation Vessel (SOV) for the United States market to reduce carbon emissions and support offshore wind growth.
Renewable Energy
Developed an innovative mobile fabrication facility concept to address supply chain challenges and fast-track projects in the United States offshore wind industry.