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

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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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Marine Engineer Conducting Timber Structure Inspections using a Non-Destructive Technique
News

A Non-Destructive Technique to Marine Timber Inspections

VA
Photos of Engineer Dive Inspector, Robert Provencher using the resistance drill at a recent site inspection in Virginia. Decay Detection a Non-destructive Technique to Marine…

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Enhancing Urban Waterfront Inspections With Remote Sensing Equipment - McLaren Engineering Group
News

Enhancing Urban Waterfront Inspections With Remote Sensing Equipment

New York, NY
Advancements in Data Collection for Accurate Design Enhancing Urban Waterfront Inspections with Remote Sensing Equipment Taylor Zimmerman, EIT, Sean Dirscherl, PE, and Jed Tango combined…

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1888 Studios Site Development Retaining Wall
Project

1888 Studios - NJ Waterfront Development

Bayonne, NJ
The film industry is making its way back to its birthplace! An influx of studios and soundstages are currently in development across New Jersey, positioning…

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National Aquarium Dolphin Discovery Inspections
Project

National Aquarium Dolphin Discovery Inspections

Baltimore, MD
Dolphin Discovery, the National Aquarium’s largest exhibit and home to six Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, undergoes above and underwater condition assessments to ensure a safe…

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Greenpoint Ferry Landing Reopened - McLaren Engineering Group
Project

Greenpoint Ferry Landing Reopened

Brooklyn, NY
Project Milestone Greenpoint Ferry Landing Reopend NYC Ferry service is back at Greenpoint! The northern Brooklyn landing officially re-opened today after closing for pier pile…

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Water-Land Mobility Transport Presentationby Jed Tango at TrAM H2020 Conference
News

Water-Land Mobility Transport Presentation at TrAM H2020 Project Conference

Norway
Maritime Planning Water-Land Mobility Transport Presentation at TrAM H2020 Project Conference Waterfront cities across the world are realizing waterborne transport can play a central role…

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Top Marine and Port Facilities Design Firms by ENR #11
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 for Marine & Port Facilities!…

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Connecticut Department of Transportation - McLaren Engineering Group Dive Inspection
News

Northeast Underwater Inspection Projects

Northeast, US
Northeast Underwater Inspection Projects McLaren is diving into underwater inspection projects across the Northeast this summer, from the Erie Canal to Connecticut Department of Transportation!…

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Ferry Point Park Ferry Terminal
News

Ferry Point Park Ferry Terminal

Bronx, NY
Ferry Point Park Ferry Terminal Ferry Point Park, an abandoned former landfill in the Bronx, has undergone monumental transformations to become a community waterfront green…

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Reconstruction of Steeplechase Pier, a McLaren Engineering Group Project
News

City Halts Plans for Coney Island Creek Ferry

Coney Island, NY
EDC has already begun working with the McLaren Engineering Group to assess safety issues and costs, and to chart out a conceptual design for possibly…

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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

Kaitlyn Frega - Permitting and Regulatory Lead at McLaren Engineering Group

Permitting + Regulatory Lead

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

Coastal Engineering Principal

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