### Company Overview & Leadership
Marine Design and Operations, Inc. (MDO) [1], established in 1981 [1], operates as a group of multi-disciplinary professionals providing diversified technical and management consulting services specifically to the marine industry [1]. The firm maintains a long operational history and leverages offices in both the North American and Asian regions, enabling quick response capabilities for important services [1]. MDO executes specialized services across several key domains, including Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering [5], Owner's Representation and Supervision [5], and specialized logistics management for Project Cargo [5] and Product Cargo [2]. MDO serves a diverse clientele spanning commercial, government, and military sectors, utilizing specialized capabilities such as Vessel Reflaggings [5] and 3-D Scanning technology [2].
The firm's extensive client roster includes major government agencies and commercial entities, and its operational details are as follows:
* Government clients include the Military Sealift Command [4], the Missile Defense Agency [4], the U.S. Maritime Administration [4], and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [4]. * Commercial clients include Maersk Lines Ltd. [4], Matson Navigation Company [4], American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier (ARC) [4], Technip [4], and Tidewater Marine, LLC [4]. * MDO maintains partnerships with HEC [5], 21 Knots [5], and Avantis Marine [5]. * The firm's physical address is 15 Prospect Lane, 2AB Colonia, NJ 07067 [8], reachable via phone at 908-686-9414 [8] or email at [email protected] [8].
### Federal Market & Contracts
Marine Design and Operations, Inc. (MDO) maintains a significant presence supporting U.S. government maritime operations, particularly through extensive work with the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) [1] and the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) [5]. MDO served as the design agent for the major conversion of the *PACIFIC TRACKER* (ex. *BEAVER STATE*) into a missile tracking vessel for the MDA, including structural and Eigenvalue Analysis of the Antenna Support Structure [5]. The firm also provided damage assessment and repair planning for the US Navy prepositioning vessel USNS *SGT MATEJ KOCAK* following its grounding off Okinawa, Japan, in January 2015 [6]. MDO provided engineering and naval architecture services to develop a complete set of ABS approved drawings and shipyard installation specifications for the installation of the new Range Safety System (PCRSS) on the *PACIFIC COLLECTOR* [5].
MDO’s federal support includes complex engineering and naval architecture services, demonstrated by the following programs:
#### Notable Programs * MDO conducted a fleet porting feasibility study for 16 Ready Reserve Fleet (RRF) vessels at the James River Reserve Fleet (JRRF) for MARAD DAO, utilizing OPTIMOOR for mooring analysis in seven nests anchored to existing plate anchors [5]. * The firm developed class approved drawings for upgrading mooring fittings on the USNS *MONTFORD POINT* and USNS *JOHN GLENN* (Mobile Landing Platform) to facilitate side-by-side mooring with LMSR, employing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using NASTRAN and ALGOR [6]. * MDO provided engineering services for the installation of an additional Fire & General Service Pump and a Counter Measure Wash Down (CMWD) System for a US Navy Vessel, designing the CMWD System to comply with NSTM requirements [6]. * For the T-AGOS 19 class vessels, MDO conducted Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis on particle erosion in the Sea Water system piping, using the commercial CFD code Ansys CFX-8.2 and the Finnie erosion model to develop an erosion map [6]. * MDO developed detailed engineering plans and specifications for the Maritime Administration to modify the RO/RO vessels *CAPE WRATH* and *CAPE WASHINGTON*, removing hoistable car decks and adding three new fixed Ro/Ro decks for military vehicle carriage [5].
#### Federal Performance * MDO personnel possess a wide range of formal education and training, including naval architecture, marine engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, management science, ship construction, and transportation operations [9]. * MDO has successfully completed a variety of projects concerning the reflagging of vessels into U.S. flag status over the past twenty-five plus years [10]. * MDO personnel participated in working groups that identified Maritime Regulatory Reform issues, which resulted in the USCG/ABS Memorandum of Understanding regarding ABS inspection of U.S. flag vessels and the publication of the U.S. Supplement to ABS Rules [10].
### Certifications & Socioeconomic
Marine Design and Operations, Inc. (MDO) provides comprehensive naval architecture and marine engineering services, supported by personnel trained across mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, management science, ship construction, and transportation operations [1]. The firm maintains a leadership position in the reflagging of vessels into U.S. flag, having successfully completed projects for American and foreign companies over the past twenty-five plus years [10]. MDO actively engages in complex structural and system analysis, utilizing advanced tools like Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) [8]. For instance, MDO performed Global Structural FEA on D-7 Class container vessels to evaluate the soundness of repairs to the midship section's longitudinal bulkheads [8]. MDO also executes extensive vessel survey and gauging services, holding certification from ABS and other IACS classification societies to perform thickness gauging, including enhanced gauging requirements [5].
MDO implements rigorous quality management standards and develops detailed technical documentation, including engineering, deck, automation, safety, and security manuals (ISPS-VSPs) for sophisticated vessels [11]. The firm’s compliance and quality history includes:
#### Quality Management (ISO/CMMI) * MDO developed and published documentation meeting ISO 9000 requirements [11]. * MDO developed and published documentation meeting IMO (ISM) requirements [11]. * MDO served as the controlled documentation manager for a U.S. flag LNG transportation company under an approved ISO 9002 system [11].
#### Security and Compliance (CMMC/NIST/DFARS/FedRAMP) * MDO prepared Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) documentation to U.S. Navy standards [11]. * MDO prepared ILS documentation to Military Sealift Command standards [11]. * MDO prepared ILS documentation to U.S. Coast Guard standards [11]. * MDO provides manuals covering security (ISPS-VSPs) [11].
#### Socioeconomic Status * MDO personnel participated in working groups that identified Maritime Regulatory Reform issues, resulting in the USCG/ABS Memorandum of Understanding concerning ABS inspection of U.S. flag vessels [10].
### Recent News & Recognition
Marine Design and Operations (MDO) recently announced a strategic partnership with Herbert Engineering [8]. The firm maintains engagement in diverse projects, ranging from the engineering of engine room scrubber system installations to the conceptual design of repowering large commercial vessels [2]. MDO continues to provide engineering support to the offshore industry and offers specialized services including Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Owner's Representation and Supervision, and Technical and Management Consulting [2][7].
The firm highlights key achievements and strategic developments:
#### Notable Achievements * The firm executes specialized services such as Vessel Reflaggings, 3-D Scanning, and Project Cargo management [7]. * Specific project deliverables include the D7 Scrubber, Pacific Collector TTS, and analysis of the Cape Knox FEMAP stern ramp and failure mode [2].
#### Strategic Developments * MDO maintains partnerships with 21-Knots and Avantis Marine [7]. * The client portfolio includes U.S. government entities such as the Military Sealift Command, the Missile Defense Agency, and the U.S. Maritime Administration [6]. * Key commercial clients include Maersk Lines Ltd., Matson Navigation Company, and Tote Services [6].