J. Goodison Company

What J. Goodison Company does

J. Goodison Company is a privately held, veteran-owned marine repair and shipyard services provider headquartered at 125 Zarbo Ave, North Kingstown, Rhode Island (Quonset Point). Founded in 1999 as a father-and-son marine painting operation and incorporated in 2001, the company has grown into a full-service ship repair organization serving federal maritime agencies (U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, NOAA, Department of Homeland Security) and commercial vessel operators (fishing, tugboat, ferry, and barge fleets), with a stated push into the offshore wind industry. Its customer base is split between government procurement vehicles (GSA Contract, multiple IDIQ contracts with the U.S. Coast Guard) and commercial fleet work, with services delivered both at its Quonset Point shipyard and via on-road field crews along the eastern seaboard from Maine to Florida, with routine work in Texas and the Great Lakes.

The company's core technology footprint centers on a 900-ton GTW Travelift capable of hauling vessels up to 230 feet in length and 54 feet in beam, Ultra High Pressure water jetting systems operating at 40,000-50,000 psi, a fully equipped in-house machine shop, ABS-certified welding and pipefitting, AMPP QP-1 certified coating inspection, and 24/7 emergency vessel support. These capabilities underpin nine core service lines (drydock and dockside repairs, UHP blasting, fabrication and welding, marine mechanical, sandblasting, marine painting, electrical/electronic, and emergency support) plus add-on services such as marine flooring, tank cleaning, riding crews, and non-skid applications. J. Goodison Company completes over 120 major repair jobs per year and supports 100+ full-time employees augmented by skilled subcontractors.

The business model is project-based professional services: pricing is quote-driven and not publicly disclosed, reflecting the custom nature of marine repair work. Go-to-market relies on direct enterprise field sales, government contracting via GSA and IDIQ vehicles, industry certifications (AMPP, SSPC, SDVOSB), and reputation within the maritime trades. The company operates a single physical shipyard (North Kingstown, RI) plus distributed mobile field teams, generating revenue from federal maintenance contracts and commercial vessel repair jobs, with no subscription, licensing, or recurring software-style revenue components.

Name

J. Goodison Company

Legal name

J. Goodison Co., Inc.

Website

https://jgoodison.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

J. Goodison Company is a veteran-owned, full-service marine repair and shipyard operator headquartered in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, serving U.S. government maritime agencies and commercial vessel operators through shipyard-based and on-road field services along the eastern seaboard.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Shipyard and Vessel Repair Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Ship Repair & Drydocking (TLAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Engine & Mechanical Overhaul (Main/Aux Engines, Pumps, Valves, Compressors) (TLAHAMAD), Mechanical Systems Repair (Engines, Propulsion, Pumps) (TLAKAKAF), Electrical, Automation & Control Systems Repair (TLAKAKAG), Piping, HVAC & Auxiliary Systems Repair (TLAKAKAH)

Keywords

• Marine repair services
• Shipyard maintenance
• Vessel drydock repairs
• Marine surface preparation
• Commercial ship repair

Headquarters

HQ city

North Kingstown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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. Marine Repair Services: Full range of marine repair and overhaul services including drydock repairs, dockside services, welding, UHP blasting, painting, mechanical and electrical/electronic repairs. Services are provided both at the shipyard facility and on-road along the eastern seaboard.
2. Government Contracts: GSA Contract and multiple IDIQ (Indefinitely Delivery Indefinitely Quantity) contracts with U.S. Coast Guard for government vessel maintenance and repair services

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

J. Goodison Company operates a full-service marine repair shipyard at Quonset Point, Rhode Island, providing drydock repairs, dockside services, UHP water blasting, fabrication and welding, sandblasting, marine painting, mechanical and electrical/electronic repairs, and 24/7 emergency vessel support for commercial and government vessels. The facility features a 900-ton GTW Travelift capable of hauling vessels up to 230 feet in length and 54 feet in beam, complemented by mobile field service crews that travel the eastern seaboard from Maine to Florida.

Product overview

J. Goodison Company is a full-service marine repair and overhaul organization offering a unified suite of shipyard services. The company operates a 900-ton GTW Travelift capable of handling vessels up to 54 feet in beam and 230 feet in length. Core services include Drydock Repairs, Dockside Services, UHP Water Blasting, Fabrication & Welding, Marine Mechanical Services, Sandblasting, Marine Painting, Marine Electrical/Electronic Services, and 24/7 Emergency Vessel Support. Additional add-on services include marine flooring, tank cleaning, exhaust ventilation cleaning, marine riding crews, non-skid deck applications, and AMPP coating inspection services. The company performs over 120 major repair jobs per year at their Quonset Point, Rhode Island facility and on the road along the eastern seaboard.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drydock Repairs Comprehensive dry-dock services for vessels including machinery repair and installation, hydraulic system repair, structural steel fabrication and welding, machine shop services, pipefitting and pipe welding, tank inspection/testing/cleaning/preservation, sheet metal fabrication and installation, and underwater hull repair and preservation. For commercial and government vessel operators.
• Dockside Services Full range of dockside repairs similar in scope to drydock repair services, excluding underwater options, delivered at the Quonset Point facility or via mobile field crews. For commercial and government vessel operators.
• UHP Water Blasting Ultra High Pressure water jetting services using pumps operating at 40,000-50,000 psi, including hydro cat system and vacuum units, for surface preparation and coating removal on marine vessels. For commercial and government vessel operators.
• Fabrication & Welding
• Marine Mechanical Services
• Sandblasting Services
• Marine Painting
• Marine Electrical/Electronic Services
• 24/7 Emergency Vessel Support
• Additional Marine Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 120 major repair jobs completed per year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• U.S. Coast GuardcoreOthersJ. Goodison Company holds GSA Contract and multiple IDIQ (Indefinitely Delivery Indefinitely Quantity) contracts with the U.S. Coast Guard for vessel maintenance and repair services. This is a primary government client relationship.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Thames Shipyard: Thames Shipyard in New London, CT provides ship repair, dry-docking, and marine services to government and commercial customers along the eastern seaboard. Directly comparable in service offering and geographic market overlap with J. Goodison.
• East Coast Repair & Fabrication: East Coast Repair & Fabrication provides marine welding, fabrication, and repair services on the U.S. East Coast for commercial and government vessels. Comparable in service scope and target customer base, though likely without comparable hauling/Travelift capacity.
• Conrad Shipyard: Conrad Shipyard (Morgan City, LA and other locations) provides new construction and repair of marine vessels for commercial and government customers. Comparable in service mix (shipyard MRO) but larger and operating outside the Northeast.
• Senesco Marine: Senesco Marine is a regional ship repair and marine services company operating in the Northeast (Rhode Island area), providing hull, mechanical, and topside repair services for commercial and government vessels—directly overlapping with J. Goodison's core offering and customer base.
• Blount Boats: Blount Boats, located in Warren, RI, is a shipbuilder and marine services company offering vessel construction, repair, and conversion. Geographic proximity to Quonset Point and similar service capabilities make it a directly comparable regional peer.
• Fairhaven Shipyard: Fairhaven Shipyard in Massachusetts provides marine repair, refit, and hauling services for commercial fishing vessels and other craft in the Northeast. Directly comparable in vessel size class (small to mid-size commercial vessels) and customer type (fishing fleets).
• Marine Hydraulics International: Marine Hydraulics International (Norfolk, VA) provides marine repair, overhaul, and drydocking services primarily for U.S. Navy and commercial vessels. Comparable in federal contracting focus and service mix to J. Goodison's Coast Guard work.

Broad incumbents

• Bollinger Shipyards: Bollinger Shipyards is a large, established Gulf Coast shipbuilder and repair yard with significant Coast Guard and Navy MRO contracts. As a much larger incumbent in the same ship repair industry, it competes for many of the same federal opportunities as J. Goodison.
• General Dynamics NASSCO: General Dynamics NASSCO is a major shipbuilder and repair operator on the U.S. West Coast. While geographically distant, it is a broad incumbent competing for Navy and federal ship repair contracts and represents the upper bound of the competitive set in marine MRO.

Emerging players

• Caldwell Marine International: Caldwell Marine International is a marine services company active in offshore wind support, submarine cable installation, and underwater construction. Comparable as an emerging Northeast marine services player pursuing the offshore wind opportunity that J. Goodison has also identified.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GoodisonShipyard
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/j.-goodison-company-inc

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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