Marine +
Coastal

Solutions
Where Land Meets Water
Vice President of Marine Engineering
Joseph
Acosta

Vice President – Marine Engineering

Marine
Engineering

With the most advanced and reliable services available in-house, McLaren’s marine engineering division is changing the landscape of the maritime industry.

Comprised of over 45 engineers, designers, engineer divers, and scientists, our firm provides unrivaled services in complex waterfront inspection, design, rehabilitation, permitting, and construction management.

Our work ranges from large-scale projects like the expansion of the NYC Ferry system, the design of complex berths and ship terminals, and the support of offshore wind development, to the rehabilitation of piers, bulkhead designs, and dive inspections led by Professional Engineers.

From offices nationwide, we support clients with innovative marine engineering solutions from concept to completion and beyond.

Vice President of Marine Engineering
Joseph
Acosta
Vice President – Marine Engineering

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Marine Engineering
Services

Structural Design + Geotechnical Engineering

From New Marine Construction To Rehabilitation

Inspection, Maintenance + Rehabilitation

Above And Underwater Inspections

Coastal Engineering, Permitting + Resiliency

Sustainable And Resilient Solutions

Survey + Mapping

High-Tech Hydrographic Surveying

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Marine Engineering
Projects + News

McLaren has successfully undertaken hundreds of innovative engineering, inspection, and marine survey projects for clients from NYC to California, and waters around the world. With a portfolio spanning coastal to offshore, discover some of our most iconic marine work.

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Berths, Piers + Wharves
Bulkheads + Retaining Structures
Ferry Landings, Ship + Cruise Terminals
Floating Structures
Industrial Ports + Terminals
Marinas + Breakwaters
Marine Transfer Stations
1888 Studios Site Development Retaining Wall
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Project  |  Bayonne, NJ

1888 Studios - NJ Waterfront Development

The film industry is making its way back to its birthplace! An influx of studios and soundstages are currently in…
National Aquarium Dolphin Discovery Inspections
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Project  |  Baltimore, MD

National Aquarium Dolphin Discovery Inspections

Dolphin Discovery, the National Aquarium’s largest exhibit and home to six Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, undergoes above and underwater condition…
Greenpoint Ferry Landing Reopened - McLaren Engineering Group
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Project  |  Brooklyn, NY

Greenpoint Ferry Landing Reopened

Project Milestone Greenpoint Ferry Landing Reopend NYC Ferry service is back at Greenpoint! The northern Brooklyn landing officially re-opened today…
Water-Land Mobility Transport Presentationby Jed Tango at TrAM H2020 Conference
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News  |  Norway

Water-Land Mobility Transport Presentation at TrAM H2020 Project Conference

Maritime Planning Water-Land Mobility Transport Presentation at TrAM H2020 Project Conference Waterfront cities across the world are realizing waterborne transport…
Top Marine and Port Facilities Design Firms by ENR #11
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Media + Press

Top Marine and Port Facilities Design Firms by ENR #11

Top Marine and Port Facilities Design Firms by ENR #11 Ranked Number 11 by Engineering News-Record (ENR) as a top design firm…
Connecticut Department of Transportation - McLaren Engineering Group Dive Inspection
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News  |  Northeast, US

Northeast Underwater Inspection Projects

Northeast Underwater Inspection Projects McLaren is diving into underwater inspection projects across the Northeast this summer, from the Erie Canal…
Ferry Point Park Ferry Terminal
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News  |  Bronx, NY

Ferry Point Park Ferry Terminal

Ferry Point Park Ferry Terminal Ferry Point Park, an abandoned former landfill in the Bronx, has undergone monumental transformations to…
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Media Coverage
News  |  Coney Island, NY

City Halts Plans for Coney Island Creek Ferry

EDC has already begun working with the McLaren Engineering Group to assess safety issues and costs, and to chart out…
Routine Dive Inspections at the Blacktip Reef Exhibit
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News  |  Baltimore, MD

Routine Dive Inspections at the Blacktip Reef Exhibit

Routine Dive Inspections at the Blacktip Reef Exhibit Marine PE diver David Jones, PE and Engineer diver Nicholas Pellegrino dropped…
McLaren Speaking at ASBPA 2021 National Coastal Conference
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News  |  New Orleans, LA

McLaren Speaking at ASBPA 2021 National Coastal Conference

McLaren Speaking at ASBPA 2021 National Coastal Conference Geaux Resilient! On Thursday, September 30th and Friday, October 1st, we are speaking…
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Marine + Coastal
Insights

Read what our experts are saying on some of the biggest challenges and solutions in marine and coastal engineering. 

Meet Our
Marine + Coastal Specialists

Craig Plate, PE - Inspection and Rehabilitation Lead

Marine Structural Design + Geotechnical Engineering Lead

Permitting + Regulatory Lead

Todd Manson, PE, ENV SP - Coastal Engineering Principal at McLaren Engineering Group

Coastal Engineering Principal

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