The Port Engineering Program has been in existence since 1978 when Congress, in response to the General Accounting Office (GAO) findings, recommended the U.S. Navy adopt commercial best practices for maintaining Navy surface ships.
The program has expanded over the years and now encompasses all ships of the Navy surface force. The success of the program can be directly attributed to years of maintaining the uniformity of high standards in personnel quality and integrity through a mix of contract and government service Port Engineers possessing U.S. Coast Guard engineer's licenses, commercial or Navy operating and maintenance expertise, and collegiate engineering degrees.
Port Engineers offer the U.S. Navy the flexibility to recruit top industry talent to support the dynamic, programmatic, and operational commitments required around the world.
The U.S. Navy Port Engineer is the Type Commander's representative, working closely with the Captain and crew. He or she is responsible for ensuring repairs are identified, validated, screened, and brokered.
Your Port Engineer is responsible for knowing and understanding your ship thoroughly.
Maritime Academy U.S. Coast Guard licensed engineers with real "at sea" experience.
The Port Engineer is the principal player ensuring that repairs are completed within scope and on time!
Port Engineers work tirelessly to extend the life of ships for the future!
Combat Systems Port Engineers are retired Limited Duty Officers or Chief Petty Officers with extensive training and experience on the systems they support.