What Everett Ship Repair does

Everett Ship Repair (ESR), LLC is a full-service ship repair and maintenance shipyard established in October 2019 by Ice Cap Holding, LLC as a subsidiary operating alongside sister company Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (NBBB). Headquartered at 2730 Federal Avenue in Everett, Washington, ESR operates a 3.5-acre facility at the Port of Everett with a 21,000 sq ft fabrication shop, 750' of dockside moorage, and 1,250' of pier with dolphins. Its core infrastructure comprises three floating drydocks: the Faithful Servant (8,000+ ST lifting capacity), the Emerald Lifter (2,000+ ST), and the Hercules (35,000 LT) acquired in September 2025 as the largest drydock in Puget Sound. The company delivers vessel repair, maintenance, conversion, and modernization services using traditional maritime trades including welding, pipefitting, electrical, machinery, marine paint, and sandblasting, supplemented by two 40,000psi Ultra-High-Pressure water blasting systems for environmentally sustainable surface preparation.

ESR's business model is project-based professional services revenue from commercial and government contracts, with quote-based pricing determined by vessel specifications, work scope, and turnaround time. The company serves federal and state government maritime agencies (U.S. Navy, DARPA, Coast Guard, Washington State Ferries, Alaska Marine Highway, Kitsap Transit, Pierce County), commercial vessel operators (tugboats, barges, fishing vessels, passenger vessels), and cruise/expedition clients (Lindblad Expeditions). Customer reach extends across the Pacific Northwest, West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii markets. Sales are driven through a direct enterprise field sales motion led by a VP of Sales with dedicated business development efforts.

The company has rapidly scaled through serial drydock acquisitions and is strategically positioned as the Pacific Northwest's premier ship repair facility. Its landmark role as shipyard partner for DARPA's No Manning Required Ship (NOMARS) program, which christened the world's first fully autonomous surface vessel (USX-1 Defiant) at ESR in August 2025, positions the company for next-generation defense shipbuilding work. ESR operates under parent company Ice Cap Holding, LLC with shared corporate services provided through Shared Ice Services, LLC.

Name

Everett Ship Repair

Legal name

Everett Ship Repair, LLC

Website

https://everettshiprepair.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Everett Ship Repair is a full-service shipyard in Everett, Washington operating three floating drydocks including the Hercules, Puget Sound's largest. It serves federal/military, state ferry, and commercial maritime clients across the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii with vessel repair, maintenance, and conversion services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ship Repair and Shipyard Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Dry Docking & Dockyard Operations (Graving/Floating Docks, Docking Services) (TLAHAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial Ship Repair & Drydocking (TLAKAKAA), Dry Docks & Floating Docks (Graving, Floating, Syncrolift) (IMAJALAA), Underwater Hull Inspection, Cleaning & Propeller Services (TLAKAKAJ)

Keywords

• Ship repair services
• Vessel maintenance
• Drydock services
• Marine shipyard
• Floating drydock operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Everett

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Ship Repair Services: Full-service shipyard providing vessel repair, maintenance, conversion, and modernization services for commercial and government customers. Revenue generated through service contracts for drydocking and in-water repair work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Everett Ship Repair operates a full-service shipyard facility in Everett, Washington providing vessel repair, maintenance, conversion, and modernization services for government and commercial operators. The facility is anchored by three floating drydocks (Hercules 35,000 LT, Faithful Servant 8,000+ ST, Emerald Lifter 2,000+ ST), 500-750 feet of in-water moorage, 21,000 sq ft of fabrication shop space, and a 150-ton floating crane, supported by in-house maritime trades including welding, pipefitting, electrical, machinery, marine paint, and UHP water blasting.

Product overview

Everett Ship Repair operates as a full-service shipyard facility offering a portfolio of three floating drydocks (Faithful Servant, Emerald Lifter, and Hercules), vessel moorage services, and specialized trade services for repair, maintenance, conversion, and modernization of vessels. The drydocks range from the Emerald Lifter (2,000+ ST) for smaller workboats to the Faithful Servant (8,000+ ST) for mid-size vessels to the Hercules (35,000 LT), Puget Sound's largest drydock for the West Coast's largest ships. Combined with in-house trade services (welding, electrical, pipe fitting, paint/sandblasting) and pier-side moorage, ESR serves commercial, government, and defense customers throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Faithful Servant Drydock Services Floating drydock capable of accommodating vessels up to 436' x 110' with a lifting capacity of 8,000+ ST. One of the four largest drydocks in the Pacific Northwest, enabling ESR to service large commercial and government vessels.
• Emerald Lifter Drydock Services Floating drydock formerly known as ZID 220, accommodating vessels up to 220' x 62' with lifting capacity of 2,000+ ST. Named after Puget Sound's designation as the Emerald Sea.
• Hercules Floating Dry-Dock Services Floating dry-dock acquired in September 2025 as Puget Sound's largest dry-dock, with lifting capacity of 35,000 LT, inside beam of 135 feet, and length of 820 feet. Enables servicing of West Coast's largest vessels.
• Vessel Repair, Maintenance, and Conversion Services Comprehensive vessel repair, maintenance, and conversion services for commercial and government operators, including steel and aluminum vessel service for workboats, passenger vessels, and government/military craft.
• Production Trade Services Production trades specializing in steel and aluminum vessel repair including ship fitting, production welding, pipe fitting and welding, joinery, electrical, machinery, marine paint, and sandblasting services.
• Vessel Moorage Services In-water vessel service with 500-750 feet of moorage space for dockside service work, barge-side mooring, and alongside dolphin configurations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Completed Lindblad Expeditions M/V National Geographic Venture drydocking four days ahead of schedule
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 August 2025DARPA christened the USX-1 Defiant autonomous surface vessel at Everett Ship Repair on August 11, 2025 as part of the No Manning Required Ship (NOMARS) program. The 180-foot, 240-metric-ton vessel is the world's first ship designed entirely without provisions for human crews. Everett Ship Repair serves as a key shipyard partner for DARPA's autonomous naval capability development.
• Nichols Brothers Boat BuilderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company under Ice Cap Holding. NBBB provides new construction expertise and supports ESR with module fabrication, pickle fork construction, and technical expertise. Combined operations offer complete shipbuilding from new construction to service and repair.
• Baydelta MaritimeminorOthersTug company that towed the Hercules drydock from San Diego to Everett using tug Delta Deanna, which was built by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders.
• Port of EverettcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic port location partnership providing waterfront facilities, pier space, and operational infrastructure for Everett Ship Repair's shipyard operations.
• Seaport SteelminorOthersSteel supplier supporting ship repair projects with materials for vessel repairs and modifications.
• Sherwin WilliamsminorOthersPaint supplier providing coatings and paint systems for vessel maintenance and repair projects.
• Dunlap Towing CompanyminorOthersTowing services for drydock operations, supporting vessel docking and undocking at ESR facilities.
• AUS Diving ServicesminorOthersCommercial diving services supporting drydock operations and underwater inspection work.
• Sound PropellerminorOthersPropeller service provider for inspection and maintenance of vessel propellers during drydock periods.
• Shared Ice ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company providing shared corporate services and strategic leadership to ESR and NBBB. Supports management, project management, technical professionals, and trade specialists across both shipyards.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Colonna's Shipyard: Colonna's Shipyard is a Norfolk, Virginia-based full-service repair yard with multiple drydocks serving Navy, Military Sealift Command, and commercial customers. Directly comparable in service mix and customer base.
• Vigor Industrial: Vigor Industrial is the largest ship repair, maintenance, and conversion operator in the Pacific Northwest, with yards including Seattle and Vancouver. It directly overlaps with ESR in commercial, government, and Navy work in the same regional market.
• Pacific Ship Repair & Fabrication: Pacific Ship Repair & Fabrication operates a major floating drydock facility in San Diego serving Navy, Coast Guard, and commercial customers. Comparable in drydocking, repair, and conversion services, particularly for West Coast Navy work.
• Continental Maritime of San Diego: Continental Maritime is a full-service ship repair yard in San Diego focused on U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, and commercial vessels. Comparable in floating drydocks, structural repair, and defense customer mix.
• BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair: BAE Systems' San Diego ship repair operation is a major West Coast defense-focused repair yard. Comparable in Navy and MSC drydocking, modernization, and emergency repair work.
• Marine Group Boat Works: Marine Group Boat Works operates multiple Southern California shipyards with floating drydocks serving commercial, yacht, and government clients. Comparable in floating drydock services and trade-based vessel repair.
• Detyens Shipyard: Detyens Shipyard is a Charleston, SC-based commercial and government vessel repair yard with floating drydocks. Comparable in commercial and government drydocking, repair, and conversion work.

Regional players

• Honolulu Marine: Honolulu Marine operates ship repair facilities in Hawaii serving commercial, government, and cruise/expedition customers. Comparable in floating drydock work and a key regional competitor within ESR's stated Hawaii service area.
• Foss Maritime: Foss Maritime is a Pacific Northwest tug and barge operator with harbor services and shipyard-adjacent operations. Overlaps with ESR on regional maritime services and is a potential commercial customer for repair and drydocking.

Others

• Nichols Brothers Boat Builders: NBBB is ESR's sister company under Ice Cap Holding, focused on aluminum and steel vessel new construction. Adjacent capability and a key strategic partner providing module fabrication and engineering support to ESR.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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