Baker Marine Solutions

Your trusted partner in marine assurance and consulting services.

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About the firm

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.

Established
2008
Team
Small
Firm type
Marine Engineering · Naval Architecture

People

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

Capabilities

Marine Engineering Solutions

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Technical marine and naval architecture services, including vessel design, structural analysis, and retrofitting solutions.

  • Vessel Design

    Conceptual and detailed naval architecture and vessel design services tailored to offshore and wind energy requirements.

  • Vessel Upgrades and Modifications

    Retrofitting and modification services to align existing vessels with updated operational and regulatory demands.

  • Drafting and Design

    Comprehensive CAD and technical drafting services for marine installations.

  • Laser Scanning

    High-precision 3D laser scanning for accurate as-built mapping of vessel structures.

  • Advanced Analysis

    Structural and mechanical engineering analysis for complex offshore systems.

Risk Mitigation

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Comprehensive risk assessment and warranty services ensuring compliance with maritime underwriter and regulatory standards.

  • Marine Assurance

    Technical auditing and vessel inspections to verify operational safety and compliance.

    • OCIMF-OVID Inspections

      Offshore Vessel Inspection Database audits to satisfy oil major requirements.

    • IMCA Standard Inspections

      Common Marine Inspection Document audits executed by accredited inspectors.

    • Vessel Surveys

      Condition and suitability surveys for offshore vessels and equipment.

    • Mission Critical Equipment Surveys (MCES)

      Testing and verification of essential offshore systems.

    • Dynamic Positioning Assurance

      FMEA audits and technical assurance for dynamically positioned vessels.

  • Marine Warranty Survey

    Third-party technical review and approval of high-risk marine operations for insurance underwriters.

    • Project Cargo

      Warranty services for the transportation of oversized and heavy-lift project cargo.

    • Oil & Gas Projects

      Warranty coverage for major offshore oil and gas developments.

    • Rigs & MODUs

      Warranty surveys for mobile offshore drilling units.

    • Renewables

      Marine warranty services supporting offshore wind farm construction and installation.

  • Marine Insurance Consulting

    Unbiased technical reviews helping operators meet underwriter demands and industry guidelines.

Project Management

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End-to-end oversight of offshore marine operations, logistics, shipyard periods, and regulatory documentation.

  • Onboard Marine Representation

    Client representation on-site during offshore operations to monitor safety and progress.

  • FLOTEL Management

    Operational oversight and management of offshore accommodation vessels.

  • Shipyard Representation

    Technical representation during vessel construction, repair, and dry-docking phases.

  • UWILD Supervision and Coordination

    Coordination of underwater inspections in lieu of dry-docking.

  • Client Vessel Representatives (CVRs)

    Deploying qualified professionals to represent client interests onboard vessels.

  • Inspections and Assessments

    Detailed auditing and operational evaluations of marine assets.

  • Vessel and Equipment Sourcing

    Assistance with procurement and technical vetting of marine equipment and vessels.

  • Logistics & Documentation

    Managing complex offshore logistics and regulatory compliance documentation.

Subsea Solutions

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Advanced underwater inspection and metrology services utilizing remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and real-time 3D imaging in partnership with Vaarst.

  • ROV Inspections

    Utilizing a fleet of ROVs for offshore asset integrity assessments.

  • Real-Time 3D Imagery & Metrology

    High-resolution subsea 3D modeling for predictive maintenance and underwater inspection.

Drilling Solutions

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Specialized support for offshore drilling operations, focusing on managed pressure systems and equipment packages.

  • Managed Pressure Drilling Support

    Developing, deploying, and auditing MPD equipment packages and services.

Industries

Oil & Gas · Renewable Energy · Marine · Transportation · Infrastructure

Projects

Shell Appomattox Marine Assurance

Oil & Gas · Client: Shell

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Executed comprehensive marine assurance and warranty services supporting the Appomattox offshore development.

Block Island Wind Farm Marine Warranty

Renewable Energy

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Provided marine warranty survey services for the pioneering Block Island Wind Farm, the first offshore wind farm in the United States.

BMS-1776 Service Operation Vessel Design

Renewable Energy

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Designed a cutting-edge wind farm Service Operation Vessel (SOV) for the United States market to reduce carbon emissions and support offshore wind growth.

Mobile Pipe Mill Barge Concept

Renewable Energy

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Developed an innovative mobile fabrication facility concept to address supply chain challenges and fast-track projects in the United States offshore wind industry.