Services

Pierce Marine Engineering provides full-scope technical and operational oversight for yacht and mega-yacht programs—from early-stage planning to successful project delivery. Our expertise includes:

• Strategic vessel and fleet management with lifecycle cost control
• Detailed project planning, budgeting, and timeline development
• Engineering-driven work specification packages aligned with OEM and class requirements
• Major refit planning and execution, including propulsion, hydraulics, and control systems
• Survey inspections, condition assessments, and compliance reporting
• ABS / Lloyd’s / Flag State compliance guidance and documentation
• Shipyard selection and acquisition support, including technical bid analysis
• Contract negotiation and change-order management to protect owner interests

Backed by licensed engineering credentials and extensive shipyard experience, PME ensures your projects are executed safely, correctly, and on schedule—delivering superior performance and long-term reliability for your vessel.

PME specializes in the full lifecycle maintenance of high-performance waterjet propulsion systems, ensuring reliable thrust, maneuverability, and operational confidence under all conditions. Our OEM-aligned expertise includes:

• Precision diagnostics, troubleshooting, and fault isolation
• Complete hydraulic system service.
• General annual maintenance, 5-year and 10-year major overhauls and ABS/Lloyd’s compliance support.
• Complete driveline and rotating machinery inspections, alignment performance and service.
• Control-system repair and digital upgrade modernization
• Sea-trial validation and feedback tuning

Backed by licensed engineering oversight and global deployment capability, PME delivers superior performance and uptime for advanced Kamewa and Hamilton waterjet-equipped vessels.

PME provides professional troubleshooting, maintenance, and overhaul support for all major marine lifting systems to ensure safe and reliable tender and equipment handling. Our trained technicians bring extensive experience servicing:

• Yacht cranes, davits, and passerelles
• Hydraulic winches, windlasses, and heavy-lift gear
• Launch and recovery systems for tenders, PWCs, and rescue craft
• Load-path verification and lifting safety inspections
• Cylinder and valve rebuilds, hose fabrication, and pressure testing
• Structural assessments and corrosion remediation
• Control-system diagnostics and operational calibration

Every service aligns with OEM standards and marine safety requirements, ensuring your critical deck equipment performs dependably when it matters most.

Pierce Marine Engineering delivers comprehensive naval architecture and marine engineering services that support vessel safety, performance, and regulatory compliance throughout the yacht’s lifecycle. Our engineering team applies deep technical expertise and hands-on shipyard experience to develop solutions that are practical, class-aligned, and operationally reliable.

Our capabilities include:

• Structural analysis and repair engineering — hull, deck, and machinery foundations
• Stability assessments, weight studies, and load management plans
• Machinery arrangement optimization for accessibility, noise reduction, and performance
• Hydraulic and propulsion system engineering, including waterjet and thruster integration
• Control-system modernization and digital upgrade planning
• Systems documentation, drawings, and modeling for compliance and refit readiness
• Flag State and Class (ABS / Lloyd’s / RINA) compliance consulting and submissions
• Engineering review of shipyard proposals and change-order justification

 
Engineering That Protects Your Investment
Whether supporting a major refit, new equipment installation, or structural modification, PME ensures that every change is evaluated for:

✔ Structural integrity and safety
✔ Compatibility with existing systems
✔ Long-term serviceability and lifecycle cost
✔ Survey and code compliance