Manson Hopper Dredge
Marine · 2020 · Client: Manson Construction Co.
Project details
Design of the largest hopper dredge in the United States, engineered for Manson Construction Co.
Hockema Group, Inc.
A full-service consulting and engineering firm delivering exceptional service to clients in the marine industry throughout the United States.
About the firm
Hockema Group, Inc. is an independent, full-service naval architecture and marine engineering practice primarily involved in commercial and government projects. It provides comprehensive naval architecture and marine engineering services for tugs, barges, commercial fishing vessels, dredgers, cargo vessels, workboats, passenger vessels, and government and military service vessels. Work spans new construction design, conversion and modification design, and miscellaneous consulting. Services include finite element analysis, hull form optimization, marine electrical engineering, 3D modeling and lofting, 3D scanning, stability analysis, and project management. Founded in 1997 as Hal Hockema & Associates, it has operated under the Hockema Group name since 2021, serving commercial marine operating companies and federal agencies throughout the United States.
- Established
- 1997
- Team
- Small
- Firm type
- Naval Architecture · Marine Engineering · Electrical Engineering
People
Hal HockemaChairman / Owner
John MyersPresident & Managing Principal / Owner
Julie HockemaCorporate Secretary-Treasurer / Owner
Michael WhalenSenior Principal
Craig PomeroySenior Principal Naval Architect
Eric BlumhagenSenior Principal Naval Architect
Rick HuntPrincipal Projects Manager
Paul MonicalPrincipal Naval Architect
Arash AfkhamiPrincipal Naval Architect
Roger DickinsonAssociate Marine Engineer
Leland BoltzSenior Naval Architect
Jourdan PuyauSenior Naval Architect
Lexie ChessinEngineer
Brad SmithAssociate Designer
Donovahn AllenDesigner
Capabilities
Naval Architecture
Service websiteComprehensive naval architecture services for commercial and government marine projects, including new construction, conversions, and modifications.
- Full Naval Architecture Services
- Conversion
- Modification Design
- Hull Form Design
- Stability Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance
- Government Vessels
Finite Element Analysis
Service websiteWork in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.
- Structural Finite Element Analysis To Ensure Safety
Support includes Structural finite element analysis to ensure safety.
- Durability
Support includes durability.
- Compliance Of Marine Structures
Support includes compliance of marine structures.
- Work In This Area Is Organized Into Supported Delivery Tasks
Support includes Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.
Hull Form Optimization
Service websiteAdvanced hull form design and optimization using CFD analysis to maximize fuel efficiency and improve sea kindliness.
- Hull Form Design
- Optimization For Fuel Efficiency
- Sea Kindliness
- Performance Using CFD Analysis
Marine Engineering
Service websiteFull-spectrum marine engineering services including mechanical, propulsion, and systems design to ensure optimal vessel performance.
- Marine Mechanical
- Systems Engineering
- Propulsion
- Vessel Efficiency Analysis
Marine Electrical Engineering
Service websiteComprehensive marine electrical systems engineering and design for commercial, government, and military vessels.
3D Modeling and Lofting
Service websiteDetailed 3D vessel modeling and production-ready lofting to streamline shipyard construction processes.
3D Scanning
Service websiteHigh-precision 3D laser scanning for dimensional capture of existing vessels, supporting accurate retrofits and conversion designs.
Project Management
Service websiteTechnical project management and owner representative services, coordinating between owners, designers, and shipyards.
- Marine Project Management Supporting Owners
- Designers
- Shipyards
Industries
Marine · Government · Defense
Projects
Sigrid Dunlap Tugboat
Marine · 2018 · Client: Dunlap Towing Company
Project details
Line-haul tugboat Sigrid Dunlap, designed for Dunlap Towing Company, entering active service in the marine industry.
Makani Loa Barge
Marine · 2024 · Client: Aloha Marine Lines
Project details
Design and delivery of the Makani Loa barge, which joined the Aloha Marine Lines fleet.
F/V Progress Rebuilding
Marine · 2019
Project details
Comprehensive rebuilding design for the fishing vessel Progress.