Custom Construction
Specialty Vessels
When your operation demands a vessel that doesn't fit a standard category, C&C Marine and Repair has the engineering expertise and fabrication capability to design and build custom marine vessels for any requirement.
Custom Marine Construction
Built to Your Exact Specifications
Not every vessel fits neatly into a standard category. C&C Marine specializes in designing and constructing custom marine vessels for unique operational requirements.
Since 1997, C&C Marine and Repair has taken on projects that other shipyards couldn't or wouldn't. Our integrated engineering team, flexible fabrication capabilities, and experienced workforce allow us to construct specialty vessels that meet exact client specifications, no matter how unique the requirements.
Whether you need a research vessel with specialized scientific equipment, a floating work platform for marine construction, or an environmental response vessel for oil spill operations, our team has the expertise to deliver a custom solution on time and on budget.
Our Approach
Why Build Custom with C&C
Our unique combination of onsite engineering, flexible facilities, and regulatory expertise makes us the right partner for specialty vessel construction.
Custom Engineering
Our onsite engineering team designs vessels from scratch to meet your exact operational requirements, not off-the-shelf templates.
Flexible Fabrication
Our facility can accommodate non-standard hull forms, unusual outfitting requirements, and specialized equipment integration.
Regulatory Expertise
We navigate the classification and regulatory requirements for unusual vessel types, ensuring full compliance with ABS, USCG, and other authorities.
Collaborative Process
We work closely with clients throughout the design and construction process, incorporating feedback and adapting to evolving requirements.
Specialty Builds
Examples of Specialty Vessels
Below are examples of the types of specialty vessels C&C Marine can design and construct. This is not an exhaustive list; if you have a unique marine vessel requirement, contact us to discuss your project.
Research & Survey Vessels
Custom research and hydrographic survey vessels designed for scientific operations, environmental monitoring, and underwater survey work. These vessels feature specialized equipment mounting systems, laboratory spaces, and low-vibration hulls for sensitive instrumentation.
- Low-vibration hull designs for sensitive equipment
- Onboard laboratory and equipment spaces
- Custom davit and deployment systems
- Dynamic positioning for station-keeping
Floating Work Platforms
Heavy-duty floating platforms engineered for marine construction, pile driving, and heavy-lift operations. These vessels serve as stable working surfaces for cranes, pile hammers, and other construction equipment operating in waterway and coastal environments.
- Reinforced decks for heavy crane loads
- Spud and anchor positioning systems
- Custom moonpool and pile guide configurations
- Modular accommodation and workshop spaces
Ferries & Passenger Vessels
Custom ferry and passenger vessels designed for safe, comfortable, and efficient waterborne transportation. From small crew boats to larger vehicle-and-passenger ferries, these vessels are built to USCG Subchapter T or K standards.
- USCG Subchapter T/K compliance
- ADA-accessible passenger spaces
- Vehicle ramp and loading configurations
- Fire protection and lifesaving systems
Crane Barges & Derrick Barges
Barges specifically designed and reinforced for mounting and operating marine cranes and derricks. These vessels feature structural reinforcement at crane pedestal locations, ballast control systems for load-dependent stability, and positioning systems for precision lifts.
- Structural analysis for crane pedestal loads
- Ballast control and stability management
- Heavy-duty winch and anchor systems
- Custom crane pedestal and boom rest designs
Dredge Support Vessels
Support vessels designed to work alongside dredging operations, including pipeline barges, booster stations, and crew/supply boats for dredge fleets. These vessels are engineered to integrate seamlessly with dredging equipment and operations.
- Pipeline barge and pontoon construction
- Booster pump station barges
- Dredge tender and crew boats
- Anchoring and positioning support vessels
Environmental Response Vessels
Purpose-built vessels for oil spill response, environmental cleanup, and pollution containment operations. These vessels feature specialized equipment for deploying and recovering oil containment booms, skimming systems, and recovered oil storage.
- Oil boom deployment and recovery systems
- Skimming equipment and recovered oil tanks
- Dispersant spray systems
- Fast response and shallow draft capabilities
Have a Unique Vessel Requirement?
No project is too specialized for our team. Contact C&C Marine and Repair to discuss your custom vessel needs and discover how our engineering expertise can bring your concept to reality.