What 3GA Marine does

3GA Marine Ltd. is a British Columbia-based naval architecture and marine engineering consulting firm delivering vessel design, structural and hydrodynamic analysis, regulatory compliance, and on-site shipyard support to Canadian and select international marine clients. The firm operates six core engineering service lines (Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Advanced Analysis using FEA and CFD, 3D Scanning with digital-twin creation, and Vessel Analysis) plus three consulting practices (Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Stewardship, and Risk and Safety), and maintains a portfolio of purpose-built vessel reference designs spanning tugs, workboats, passenger vessels, barges, and oil sands assets. Service delivery is anchored by in-house simulation tools, high-precision laser and drone scanning for retrofits, and VR/AR/MR-based walkthroughs that feed as-built documentation and refit engineering packages.

The company is led by three P.Eng.-credentialed partners with 20+ years each and is incorporated as 3GA Marine Ltd. in British Columbia, with no disclosed external investors and ownership held among the founding partners. Revenue is generated through quote-based, multi-year professional-services engagements with commercial vessel operators, shipyards and boatbuilders, and government and regulatory bodies including Transport Canada, USCG, ABS, DNV, and Lloyd's Register. Notable external traction includes a strategic partnership with Energy Plug Technologies Corp. announced in December 2025 to pursue port electrification project proposals with BC Hydro, alongside active hiring of senior naval architects to support project pipeline. The firm competes on credentials, regulatory familiarity, and engineering depth rather than on pricing or scale, positioning itself as a specialty technical advisor to mid-complexity Canadian marine projects.

Name

3GA Marine

Legal name

3GA Marine Ltd.

Website

https://3gamarine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

3GA Marine Ltd. is a British Columbia-based naval architecture and marine engineering consulting firm providing vessel design, FEA/CFD analysis, regulatory compliance, and on-site shipyard support to commercial marine operators, shipyards, and government clients across Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Engineering Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Project Management & Owner’s Engineering / Technical Consultancy (Spec Writing, Bid Support, Site Support) (IMAJAGAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Systems Engineering (Piping, HVAC, Fuel, Ballast, Firefighting) (IMAJAGAD), Safety, Risk & Compliance Engineering (SOLAS, Class Rules, HAZID/HAZOP, FMEA) (IMAJAGAJ), Digital Engineering & Simulation (CFD/FEA, Digital Twins, Model-Based Engineering) (IMAJAGAL), Electrical Engineering & Power Distribution (Generation, Switchboards, Cabling, Lighting) (IMAJAGAF), Classification Society & Flag-State Liaison / Plan Approval Support (IMAJAGAN)

Keywords

• Naval architecture services
• Marine engineering consulting
• Vessel design services
• Ship refit engineering
• Fleet electrification consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Victoria

HQ country

Canada

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: Professional engineering and technical consulting services for vessel design, analysis, refit engineering, regulatory compliance, and project management delivered through direct client engagements for marine industry projects

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

3GA Marine is a naval architecture and marine engineering consulting firm that delivers vessel design, refit engineering, advanced analysis (FEA/CFD), 3D scanning and digital twin creation, electrical engineering, shipyard oversight, and regulatory/environmental/risk consulting. Its offerings cover the full lifecycle from concept and feasibility through detailed production design, regulatory liaison, and sea-trial support for commercial vessels, ferries, tugs, workboats, barges, and oil sands marine assets.

Product overview

3GA Marine Ltd. is a marine engineering and naval architecture consulting firm providing comprehensive vessel design, engineering analysis, and technical advisory services. The company operates a platform of six core engineering service lines—Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Advanced Analysis, 3D Scanning, and Vessel Analysis—supported by three consulting practice areas (Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Stewardship, Risk and Safety). The firm also maintains a portfolio of purpose-built vessel designs across five sectors: Tugs, Workboats, Passenger Vessels, Barges, and Oil Sands Assets. All services are delivered through offices in Victoria, BC and Burnaby, BC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Naval Architecture Services Comprehensive naval architecture services from concept through detailed production design, including vessel stability analysis, tonnage measurement, and regulatory compliance for all vessel types, offered to shipyards, vessel operators, and government clients.
• Marine Engineering Services Integrated mechanical, piping, and propulsion engineering for vessel new builds and refits, including green-energy retrofits and fleet electrification pathways for complex operational requirements.
• Electrical Engineering Services Electrical lifecycle support from new-build power distribution and hybrid-electric propulsion through shoreside facility integration and ongoing owner support.
• Advanced Analysis Services Simulation-based engineering analysis including Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), dynamic loads, spectral fatigue, composites, thermal analysis, and structural fatigue assessment for marine structures and components.
• 3D Scanning Services High-precision laser and drone-based 3D scanning to create accurate digital twins, hull models, lines plans, stability data, structural modification packages, as-built drawings, and VR/AR walkthroughs for retrofit and refit projects.
• Vessel Analysis Services Comprehensive technical oversight and project management from feasibility through sea trials, including vessel refit project management, regulatory liaison, and quality assurance.
• Shipyard Services Embedded production engineering and on-site project management to ensure vessel builds and refits are delivered to specification, on time, and within budget.
• Regulatory Compliance Consulting Advisory support interpreting and implementing regulatory requirements from Convention through Class to Flag state, including IMO requirements, classification society rules, and national regulations (e.g., Transport Canada, USCG).
• Environmental Stewardship Consulting Environmental consulting including hazardous material inventory, alternative fuel assessment (LNG, hybrid electric), and ship refits for ballast water treatment, wastewater, and exhaust gas emissions compliance.
• Risk and Safety Consulting Risk and safety assessment and solution development for ships, systems, and operations, including risk identification, safety case development, and operational review.
• Tug Designs Purpose-built harbour, escort, and high-bollard-pull tug designs engineered for power density, manoeuvrability, and operational reliability in demanding towage operations.
• Workboat Designs Multi-role utility vessel designs for survey, crew transfer, anchor handling, and coastal operations, engineered for robustness, versatility, and performance.
• Passenger Vessel Designs High-speed ferries, water taxis, and excursion craft optimised for passenger comfort, safety compliance, and operational throughput across diverse route profiles.
• Barge Designs Deck barges, tank barges, and heavy-lift platforms engineered for maximum cargo capacity, structural integrity, and towing stability.
• Oil Sands Marine Asset Designs Purpose-built marine assets for tailings ponds, dredging operations, and oil sands extraction environments designed for extreme conditions and continuous operation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2000+ successful projects delivered over 10+ years

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Energy Plug Technologies Corp.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 December 2025Strategic partnership for port electrification projects. Energy Plug Technologies Corp. issued Q2 2025 corporate update reporting multiple major project proposals with 3GA Marine Ltd. and BC Hydro for port electrification initiatives.
• David Mietla, P.Eng.coreOthersCo-founder and President of 3GA Marine. Marine Engineer with over 20 years of experience in ship design, construction supervision, vessel surveys, inspections and project management. Joined as Vice-President and senior partner in May 2013. Holds Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Daniel McIntyre, P.Eng.coreOthersCo-founder and Vice President of 3GA Marine. Marine Mechanical Engineer working in the marine industry since 2004. Started career with Princess Cruise Lines. Holds advanced diploma from Camosun College and Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from University of Victoria.
• Iain MillcoreOthersDirector of Engineering with over 20 years' experience in marine industry. Notable projects include US Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Cutter, Bravante V-IX Platform Supply Vessels, and dual fuel trailer ferry for Seaspan Ferries. Master's in Naval Architecture & Small Craft Engineering from University of Strathclyde. Chartered Engineer (UK), RINA & SNAME Member.
• Professional Associates and Subject Matter ExpertsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of individuals with expertise in project management, naval architecture, marine survey, environmental stewardship, and marine engineering design supporting projects worldwide

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Robert Allan Ltd. Canadian naval architecture and marine engineering firm based in BC specializing in tug, barge, and workboat design. Most directly comparable to 3GA Marine in terms of geography, service mix (concept-to-detailed design, FEA analysis), and vessel portfolio.
• Glosten: US-based (Seattle) naval architecture and marine engineering consultancy with similar vessel design, regulatory, and refit capabilities. Comparable in service portfolio and end markets (commercial vessels, ferries, government), though operates in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• BMT Group: Large international maritime engineering, design, and consulting firm offering naval architecture, vessel design, and marine engineering services globally. Competes with 3GA Marine on multi-jurisdiction commercial and government marine consulting projects but at significantly greater scale.
• Wärtsilä Marine Power & Systems Services: Global marine technology and services company with consulting, design, and lifecycle service offerings for shipowners. Overlaps with 3GA Marine on propulsion and electrification consulting but at vastly larger scale and as part of a broad product portfolio.
• Stantec (Marine Infrastructure): Global engineering consultancy with a marine infrastructure and ports practice offering vessel, waterfront, and maritime engineering services. Competes for government and port authority work relevant to 3GA Marine's port electrification pursuits.
• AECOM (Marine & Ports): Large global engineering firm with marine, coastal, and port practices providing design and advisory services to public and private maritime clients. Comparable at the broad engineering services level and a potential competitor on port electrification RFPs.
• Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore: Classification society and marine advisory firm providing regulatory, plan approval, and consultancy services. Overlaps with 3GA Marine on regulatory compliance, flag-state liaison, and plan approval support, but operates as a global incumbent with rule-making authority.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Global marine technology supplier offering ship design, engineering services, and integrated vessel systems. Comparable at the marine electrical, automation, and hybrid propulsion consulting layer where 3GA Marine's green propulsion practice competes.

Emerging players

• Chartwell Marine: Specialist UK-based naval architecture consultancy focused on high-speed and workboat design. Comparable in service model and vessel focus but smaller scale and primarily serving UK/European clients, providing a regional peer perspective.
• JMS Naval Architects: Independent UK-based naval architecture firm offering concept design, FEA analysis, and regulatory support for commercial and government vessels. Directly comparable service mix to 3GA Marine at similar firm scale, though operating in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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