335 Class Vessel Design
Block Island Wind Farm · Wind
Project details
Designed the 335 class vessel used for driving jacket piles at the Block Island Wind Farm.

Naval Architecture & Marine Professional Services
MiNO Marine is a Louisiana-based naval architecture and marine professional services firm specializing in vessel design, drydock engineering, regulatory compliance, and marine project management. Founded in 1997 as David M. Bourg & Associates and renamed in 2006, it serves maritime, offshore wind, and marine construction industries. The practice provides comprehensive solutions ranging from initial concepts to detailed production drawings.
GSA Schedule Contract No. GS00F249GA · SeaPort-NxG Contract No. N00178-21-D-9207 · SeaPort-e Contract No. N00178-16-D-8892
David M. BourgManaging Partner
Kenneth F. HumphreysManaging Partner
Delivers comprehensive vessel design from initial lines development through detailed structural and performance assessments. Capabilities include hull form optimization, stability modeling, and motion analysis.
Focuses on the integration of critical mechanical and electrical systems essential for vessel operations. Engineering tasks cover auxiliary machinery layout, propulsion support, and electrical distribution.
Synthesizes operational goals into functional marine platforms. Work transitions from requirements analysis and mission profiling through to general arrangements and technical specifications.
Provides technical solutions to support safe drydocking operations and structural certifications. Services encompass critical calculations, stability assessments, and compliance with military and civil standards.
Assists shipyards and owners during the physical build cycle with detailed planning, coordination, and validation. Services bridge the gap between design plans and physical execution.
Evaluates structural integrity under complex loading conditions using advanced digital modeling. This analysis helps verify strength, fatigue life, and dynamic response before steel is cut.
Simulates fluid-structure interactions to optimize hull performance and hydrodynamic efficiency. Digital simulations offer high-fidelity performance predictions comparable to physical basin testing.
Represents the owner's interests throughout the design, construction, and certification lifecycle. Project managers navigate regulatory hurdles and conduct comprehensive surveys to ensure compliance.
Develops specialized vessel solutions tailored to the unique logistics of offshore wind farm construction and maintenance. Projects focus on feeder systems, installation platforms, and service operations.
Designs and analyzes specialized assets for marine operations and dredging projects. Engineering tasks include structural modifications, stability under heavy lifting, and mooring configurations.
Navigates complex maritime regulatory environments to secure necessary approvals and certifications. Work involves interfacing with governing bodies and preparing compliance submittals.
Marine · Wind · Defense · Oil & Gas
Block Island Wind Farm · Wind
Designed the 335 class vessel used for driving jacket piles at the Block Island Wind Farm.
Providence, RI · Wind
Designed the 235 class vessels used for transporting wind turbine components from Providence, Rhode Island to the Block Island Wind Farm and feedering components to wind turbine installation vessels.