MiNO Marine, LLC

Naval Architecture & Marine Professional Services

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About the firm

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.

Established
1997
Team
Small
Firm type
Marine Engineering · Naval Architecture · Simulation Engineering

Credentials

GSA Schedule Contract No. GS00F249GA · SeaPort-NxG Contract No. N00178-21-D-9207 · SeaPort-e Contract No. N00178-16-D-8892

People

David M. BourgManaging Partner

Kenneth F. HumphreysManaging Partner

Capabilities

Naval Architecture

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Delivers comprehensive vessel design from initial lines development through detailed structural and performance assessments. Capabilities include hull form optimization, stability modeling, and motion analysis.

  • Hull Form and Arrangements Development
  • Flotation and Stability Analyses
  • Inclines and Deadweight Surveys
  • Structural Arrangements and Scantlings
  • Resistance and Powering Analyses
  • Seakeeping Analyses
  • Weight Engineering

Marine Engineering

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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.

  • Ship's Systems Design
  • Electric Loads Analyses and One-Line Diagram Development
  • Machinery Selection and Purchase Technical Specification Development
  • Piping System Design and Arrangement Development
  • Mechanical Auxiliary Systems

Vessel Concept Design

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Synthesizes operational goals into functional marine platforms. Work transitions from requirements analysis and mission profiling through to general arrangements and technical specifications.

  • Requirements Research, Analysis and Risk Assessments
  • Concept Development and Optimization
  • Preliminary Design and Contract Specifications
  • Proposal or Bid/Solicitation Preparation

Drydock Engineering & Support

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Provides technical solutions to support safe drydocking operations and structural certifications. Services encompass critical calculations, stability assessments, and compliance with military and civil standards.

  • Drydock Design
  • Docking and Stability Calculations
  • Block and Cradle Foundation Certification
  • Validation of Dock Capacity
  • Pumping Plan
  • USCG SFLC and NAVSEA Compliance

Vessel Construction Support

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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.

  • Detailed Design Development
  • USCG and Class Society Plan Approval Management
  • Manufacturing Planning, Lofting, and Shipyard Liaison
  • Test Planning, Supervision and Analysis
  • Operations Manuals Development

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

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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.

  • Linear Static Analysis
  • Dynamic Analysis
  • Nonlinear Analysis
  • Buckling Analysis
  • Fatigue Analysis
  • Vibrations Analysis
  • Fluid Structure Interaction
  • Impact Analyses
  • Large Deformations Analysis

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

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Simulates fluid-structure interactions to optimize hull performance and hydrodynamic efficiency. Digital simulations offer high-fidelity performance predictions comparable to physical basin testing.

  • Multi-Body Dynamics Simulations
  • Model Test Planning and Data Analysis

Project Management

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Represents the owner's interests throughout the design, construction, and certification lifecycle. Project managers navigate regulatory hurdles and conduct comprehensive surveys to ensure compliance.

  • Owner's Representation
  • Regulatory Navigation
  • Vessel Survey
  • Technical Documentation and Writing Services

Offshore Wind Engineering

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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.

  • Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Design
  • Feeder Vessel Design

Marine Construction Engineering

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Designs and analyzes specialized assets for marine operations and dredging projects. Engineering tasks include structural modifications, stability under heavy lifting, and mooring configurations.

  • Dredge Design
  • Deckhouse, Barge, and Foundation Structural Design
  • Repowering and Refurbishing
  • Cargo Load-Outs and Stability Analyses
  • Lifting Analyses
  • Mooring Analyses
  • Longitudinal Strength Analysis
  • Jacking Site Assessments and Procedures
  • Crane Lashing
  • Load Line Assessments

Regulatory and Certification Support

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Navigates complex maritime regulatory environments to secure necessary approvals and certifications. Work involves interfacing with governing bodies and preparing compliance submittals.

  • USCG and NAVSEA Plan Approval
  • Load Line Assessments

Industries

Marine · Wind · Defense · Oil & Gas

Projects

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.

235 Class Vessel Design

Providence, RI · Wind

Project details

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.

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