What Baker Marine Solutions does

Baker Marine Solutions (BMS) is a privately held, founder-led marine assurance and consulting firm headquartered in Covington, Louisiana, with a field office in Port Fourchon and approximately 50 office and field personnel. Founded in 2008 by Jim Baker after 15 years of offshore vessel experience, the company provides marine assurance (OCIMF-OVID inspections, IMCA audits, vessel surveys, DP assurance), marine warranty surveys, engineering and vessel design, project management, subsea inspection, and drilling consulting services to enterprise clients across oil & gas, renewables (offshore wind), and vessel operator segments. The company holds ISO 9001 certification, operates without private equity or external shareholders, and executes projects globally under service agreements with energy majors in regions including Guyana, Brazil, Canada, the U.K., the Mediterranean, and West Africa.

BMS runs two wholly-owned subsidiaries — Baker Subsea Solutions (underwater inspection using inspection-class ROVs and Vaarst SubSLAM X2 real-time 3D imagery) and Baker Drilling Solutions (Managed Pressure Drilling and Subsea BOP maintenance). An Engineering department established in 2021 has produced a portfolio of proprietary U.S.-designed vessel concepts — including the BMS 1776 SOV (Dec 2022), BMS 1888 Mobile Pipe Mill Barge (Nov 2023), BMS 1840 Wind Feeder Barge, BMS 1783 Offshore Supply Vessel, and BMS 1787 Truckable Tug — all designed to be buildable in U.S. shipyards under Jones Act constraints. Core engineering capabilities include CFD, FEA, hydrodynamic analysis, laser scanning/LiDAR, digital twin lifecycle monitoring, and dynamic positioning analysis.

The business model is professional services with a quote-based engagement model: revenue is generated through enterprise field sales, relationship-driven outreach, and word-of-mouth referrals in a relationship-oriented industry. The go-to-market leverages industry association memberships (OMSA, SNAME, MTS, SOMWS), a 24/7 response line, LinkedIn presence, and content/news distribution. The company has expanded globally by embedding with major energy clients rather than building dedicated overseas infrastructure, while maintaining tight expense control and timely invoicing as a privately held, non-PE-backed operator.

Name

Baker Marine Solutions

Legal name

Baker Marine Solutions

Website

https://bakermarinesolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Baker Marine Solutions is a privately held marine assurance and consulting firm providing vessel design, marine warranty surveys, subsea inspection, and drilling consulting to oil & gas, renewables, and vessel operator clients globally from its Louisiana headquarters with approximately 50 personnel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Assurance Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Navigational Services to Shipping (488330)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389), Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Safety, Risk & Compliance Engineering (SOLAS, Class Rules, HAZID/HAZOP, FMEA) (IMAJAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Production Design & Detailed Engineering (3D CAD, Drawings, BOM, Nesting) (IMAJAGAK), Underwater Inspection, Maintenance & Repair (UWILD, Diving/ROV, In-water Cleaning) (IMAJAFAJ), Marine Surveying, Inspection & Claims (EDAOANAO), Marine Systems Commissioning, Testing & Certification Support (TLAKAKAM)

Keywords

• Marine assurance services
• Marine warranty surveys
• Vessel design engineering
• Offshore project management
• Subsea inspection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Covington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Marine Assurance Services: Inspection and verification services ensuring vessel fitness for purpose. Includes OCIMF-OVID inspections, IMCA audits (eCMID, R006 ROV, D023 Air Dive, D024 Saturation Diving, R023 AUV), vessel surveys, Mission Critical Equipment Surveys, and Dynamic Positioning assurance.
2. Marine Warranty Survey Services: Third-party technical review and approval for large construction projects. Works with clients and underwriters for project cargo, oil and gas projects, rigs/MODUs, and renewables. Includes evaluation and approval of drawings/calculations, operational verification, consultations, and operations witnessing.
3. Engineering and Design Services: Vessel design, upgrades, modifications, drafting, laser scanning, and advanced analysis (CFD, FEA, hydrodynamic analysis). Includes proprietary vessel designs such as BMS 1776 SOV, BMS 1783 OSV, BMS 1787 Truckable Tug, and BMS 1840 Wind Feeder Barge.
4. Project Management Services: End-to-end marine project management including onboard marine representation, FLOTEL management, shipyard representation, UWILD supervision, and Client Vessel Representatives (CVRs).
5. Subsea Inspection Services: Underwater inspection services using inspection-class ROVs (Outland 3000, VideoRay Pro 4/5, VideoRay Defender) down to 600m depths. Services include UWILD inspections, photogrammetry, platform inspections, pre-decommissioning surveys, pipeline surveys, and infrastructure inspections.
6. Baker Drilling Solutions: Specialized drilling personnel and consulting including Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) services, Subsea BOP maintenance and assurance, and drilling campaign support with subject matter experts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Baker Marine Solutions is an integrated marine assurance and engineering services firm that delivers marine warranty surveys, OCIMF-OVID and IMCA audits, vessel surveys, dynamic positioning assurance, project management (marine representation, FLOTEL, shipyard, UWILD, CVRs), engineering and design (vessel design, upgrades, drafting, laser scanning, CFD/FEA analysis), subsea inspection using ROVs and Vaarst SubSLAM X2 3D imagery, and Baker Drilling Solutions (MPD, subsea BOP). It also develops and licenses proprietary U.S.-designed vessel concepts such as the BMS 1776 SOV and BMS 1888 Pipe Mill Barge for offshore wind and Jones Act-compliant markets.

Product overview

Baker Marine Solutions is a full-service marine warranty survey provider and integrated solutions company offering marine assurance, marine warranty, project management, engineering, and subsea services. The company's product portfolio includes proprietary vessel designs (BMS 1776 SOV, BMS 1888 Pipe Mill Barge, BMS 1840 Wind Feeder Barge, BMS 1783 Offshore Supply Vessel, BMS 1787 Truckable Tug) developed for the offshore wind, oil & gas, and transportation sectors. Core services encompass engineering solutions (vessel design, upgrades, drafting, laser scanning, advanced analysis), risk mitigation through marine assurance and warranty services, comprehensive project management, subsea inspection using ROVs and Vaarst SubSLAM technology, and Baker Drilling Solutions for MPD and subsea BOP services. The company operates globally from its Louisiana headquarters with approximately 50 office and field personnel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BMS SOV 1776: Service Operation Vessel designed for the U.S. offshore wind market, fully Jones Act-compliant
• BMS 1888
• BMS 1783
• BMS 1840
• BMS 1787
• BMS 1919
• BMS 1803

Products and services

• Marine Assurance Inspection and verification services ensuring vessel fitness for purpose, including OCIMF-OVID inspections, IMCA standard audits (eCMID, R006 ROV, D023 Air Dive, D024 Saturation Diving, D056 Hyperbaric Rescue, R023 AUV), vessel surveys, Mission Critical Equipment Surveys, and Dynamic Positioning assurance. Serves energy majors, vessel operators, and underwriters.
• Marine Warranty Neutral third-party technical review and approval for large construction projects, covering Project Cargo, Oil & Gas Projects, Rigs & MODUs, and Renewables sectors. Works with clients and underwriters on drawing/calculation evaluation, operational verification, and operations witnessing.
• Engineering Solutions Comprehensive engineering services including Vessel Design, Vessel Upgrades & Modifications, Drafting & Design, Laser Scanning, and Advanced Analysis, delivered by experienced naval architects and marine engineers for the marine industry.
• Project Management End-to-end project management and consulting services for the marine sector, including Onboard Marine Representation, FLOTEL Management, Shipyard Representation, UWILD Supervision and Coordination, and Client Vessel Representatives (CVRs). Covers inspections, vessel/equipment sourcing, logistics, documentation, and legal services.
• Subsea Solutions Underwater inspection services in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and internationally, specializing in oil and gas, renewables, marine, and infrastructure inspection. Capabilities include inspection-class ROVs (Outland 3000, VideoRay Pro 5, VideoRay Pro 4, VideoRay Defender), Vaarst SubSLAM X2 real-time 3D imagery and metrology, and personnel services including ROV pilots, data loggers, HSE representatives, and project managers.
• Baker Drilling Solutions Drilling personnel and consulting services specializing in Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) and Subsea BOP Maintenance, providing subject matter experts for conventional and unconventional drilling campaigns, MPD documentation review, commissioning, inspections, and subsea maintenance specialist services.
• Advanced Analysis Engineering analysis services utilizing Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), hydrodynamic analysis and modeling, and dynamic and structural simulation for mooring and docking configurations, DP operations, ship-to-ship transfer, and heavy-lift operations.
• Laser Scanning LiDAR-based laser scanning for marine applications, capturing detailed 3D point-cloud maps of environments for accurate mapping of complex structures, simulation of future scenarios, and proactive decision making for vessel modifications and risk mitigation.
• Drafting & Design 3D modeling, CAD/2D design, and isometric design services for vessel structures, piping, and electrical systems, including vessel owner support services such as cargo loadouts, sea-fastening, and stability booklets.
• BMS 1776 SOV Proprietary U.S.-designed wind farm Service Operation Vessel for the U.S. offshore wind market, featuring 23% improved hull efficiency from MARIN optimization, 13.5-knot top speed, Siemens BlueDrive PlusC system, hybrid battery system, digital twin technology, and an electric regenerative actuation walk-to-work gangway reducing energy use by 80%.
• BMS 1888 Pipe Mill Barge Proprietary Mobile Pipe Mill Barge concept providing a mobile pipe mill facility for the U.S. offshore wind industry, fitted with two long seam weld stations, roller arm, welding manipulator arms, stabbing stations, and gantry system, capable of producing 10- by 25-foot O.D. cans and 40- by 25-foot O.D. final products.
• BMS 1840 Wind Feeder Barge

Quantifiable outcome

• Hull efficiency improved by 23% through MARIN optimization studies
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 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.

• VaarstcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Vaarst to provide advanced SubSLAM X2 real-time subsea 3D imagery and metrology technology. Enables underwater inspections without external sensors, COMPATTs, or LBL arrays. Live 3D data streaming to any device worldwide via Vaarst Data Platform. Available in 300m, 2000m, and 6000m depth ratings.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification company with a Marine & Offshore division that performs classification, marine warranty surveys, and asset integrity services. Direct competitor to BMS's marine assurance and warranty practice for offshore oil & gas and renewables.
• DNV: Leading classification society and maritime advisory firm offering marine warranty surveys, DP assurance, OCIMF/OVID inspection, and vessel advisory services. Direct overlap with BMS across assurance, warranty, and engineering advisory for offshore projects.
• Glosten: Independent U.S. naval architecture and marine engineering firm specializing in vessel design and offshore engineering consulting. Directly comparable to BMS's Engineering Solutions practice and proprietary vessel design portfolio.
• American Bureau of Shipping (ABS): U.S.-headquartered classification society providing marine warranty, classification, and offshore engineering services. Strong overlap with BMS in Gulf of Mexico and U.S. Jones Act vessel design work, including the ABS class standard cited in the BMS 1776 design.
• Lloyd's Register: Global classification society providing marine warranty surveys, DP assurance, and offshore project certification. Comparable to BMS in MWS, OCIMF-OVID inspections, and dynamic positioning assurance workstreams.
• Robert Allan Ltd: Independent naval architecture firm designing tugboats, offshore vessels, and specialized ship designs. Comparable to BMS's proprietary vessel design work (e.g., BMS 1787 Truckable Tug, BMS 1783 OSV) and naval architecture services.
• RINA: Italy-based classification society offering marine warranty surveys, certification, and consulting for offshore oil & gas and renewables. Direct competitor to BMS's independent marine assurance services for offshore construction projects.

Broad incumbents

• Helix Energy Solutions: U.S. offshore well intervention and subsea services company with ROV, survey, and inspection capabilities. Comparable to Baker Subsea Solutions for underwater inspection and offshore project support in the Gulf of Mexico.
• Subsea 7: Global subsea engineering, construction, and inspection contractor for offshore oil & gas and renewables. Comparable to BMS in marine warranty and project management for offshore installation campaigns, but at much larger scale and scope.
• Oceaneering International: Large offshore subsea engineering and ROV inspection provider serving oil & gas, renewables, and defense. Comparable to Baker Subsea Solutions in ROV inspection, UWILD, and subsea 3D data services, though materially larger and broader in scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/baker-marine-solutions-llc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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