Business Details
18 Years
experience
Trusted Marine Surveyors & Engineering Services in Newport, RI
Executive Marine Services has been delivering specialized marine surveying, consulting, and engineering solutions since 2008. Our team combines over two decades of hands-on experience in yacht design and construction with rigorous ABYC Master Technician certification in all eight available disciplines. As an Accredited Marine Surveyor (SAMS AMS #1024) and former ABYC Project Technical Committee member, we maintain deep expertise in compliance with ABYC, NFPA, and CE Mark standards. Our principal surveyor Dwight C. Escalera brings mechanical engineering credentials and industrial automation experience to marine systems design, while also serving as an ABYC-certified instructor.We provide comprehensive condition assessments, corrosion analysis, electrical system engineering, and fire suppression solutions for power and sailing vessels up to 65 feet. Our technical reports incorporate non-destructive testing, moisture analysis, and structural evaluations to support informed decision-making. With dual locations in Newport, Rhode Island, and Portsmouth, New Hampshire, we serve coastal regions from Maine to Massachusetts. Our commitment to industry advancement includes technical writing, seminar instruction, and participation in marine technology development.
Services
Marine Surveys
Corrosion Inspection
Systems Engineering
Fire Suppression
Insurance Surveys
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- ABYC-certified in all eight marine technical disciplines
- Principal surveyor serves on ABYC Project Technical Committee
- Dual expertise in marine systems and industrial automation engineering
- Authorized Pyrogen fire suppression system installer
- Compliance verification for ABYC, NFPA, and CE Mark standards
Associations and certifications
- ABYC Master Technician
- Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS)
- NMMA Compliance Specialist
Services
Marine Surveys
Our Condition and Valuation Surveys provide comprehensive assessments of structural integrity, electrical systems, and compliance standards. We perform non-destructive testing using percussion analysis and moisture meters to identify hidden damage. Clients receive detailed reports with fair market valuations and repair recommendations, supported by seatrial data when applicable.
Corrosion Inspection
We diagnose marine corrosion issues through cathodic protection analysis and electrical grounding system evaluations. Our ABYC-certified technicians measure vessel electrical potential relative to marina environments. Reports include actionable recommendations to prevent irreversible damage from dissimilar metal interactions in saltwater environments.
Systems Engineering
Our team designs advanced marine electrical systems integrating modern amenities with critical navigation equipment. With 30+ years of industrial automation experience, we create efficient 12V DC and 480V three-phase power systems compliant with ABYC and NFPA standards for yachts up to 65 feet.
Fire Suppression
As authorized Pyrogen installers, we provide space-age fire protection solutions for modern yachts. Our services include system upgrades, annual insurance inspections, and compliance verification for fixed fire suppression systems meeting marine safety regulations.
Insurance Surveys
We conduct detailed compliance checks for federal requirements and marine standards during insurance surveys. Our reports verify structural integrity, system functionality, and safety equipment compliance to facilitate insurance approvals and premium assessments.
People
Dwight C. Escalera
Principal Surveyor
ABYC Master Technician with 20+ years yacht design experience. SAMS Accredited Marine Surveyor #1024. Former America's Cup tender captain. Mechanical engineering degree with industrial automation expertise. Teaches ABYC-certified courses and writes technical boating articles.
Questions
What types of marine surveys do you offer?
We specialize in Condition and Valuation Surveys, corrosion inspections, and systems compliance assessments for power and sailing vessels up to 65 feet.
Are your technicians certified?
Our principal surveyor holds ABYC Master Technician certification in all eight disciplines and SAMS Accredited Marine Surveyor status (#1024).
Do you serve commercial vessels?
Yes, we provide surveying and engineering services for both recreational and commercial marine vessels meeting federal and international standards.
Can you help with insurance requirements?
We perform insurance surveys verifying compliance with ABYC, NFPA, and CE Mark standards, including annual fire suppression system inspections for policy renewals.
What areas do you cover?
We serve Rhode Island, Connecticut, Southeastern Massachusetts from Newport, and New Hampshire, Northern Massachusetts, Southern Maine from Portsmouth.
