What Marisco does

Marisco, Ltd. is a privately held, family-owned full-service shipyard headquartered in Kapolei, Hawaii, operating continuously since approximately 1975 and serving as the state's largest shipyard under the brand "Hawaii\'s Premier Shipyard." The company provides ship repair, drydocking, machining, welding, pipefitting, mechanical, electrical, industrial, and preservation (sandblast/painting) services to U.S. federal defense agencies — including the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army, and Military Sea Lift Command — as well as commercial marine and industrial clients operating in Hawaiian waters.

The company\'s core infrastructure comprises three floating dry docks (Peleke Nui, Lil Perris, and Skipper) with a combined lifting capacity of 15,500 long tons, anchored by Peleke Nui, the largest dry dock in Hawaii at 454 feet by 151 feet. Marisco holds multiple industry certifications critical to military and commercial marine work, including SSPC-QP-1, SSPC-C7, SSPC-C12, SSPC-C13, and SSPC-C14 for preservation services, as well as AWS, ABS, and NAVSEA certifications for pipefitting, and ABS-approved propulsion shafting cladding weld procedures. In-house capabilities span large-capacity machining (lathes, milling machines, propeller shaft straightening up to 70 feet), crane support up to 155 tons, PCMS tile installation, and certified blasting and coating operations.

Marisco generates revenue through project-based contracts awarded via federal procurement processes and direct commercial negotiations, with no publicly disclosed pricing or revenue figures. The company operates an enterprise field sales motion targeting government and commercial marine sectors through direct relationships and competitive bidding, including a recently announced partnership with Pacific Shipyards to jointly bid on U.S. Army contracts. The company is independently owned by the Anawati and Stewart families, with no external private equity or parent company involvement disclosed.

Name

Marisco

Legal name

Marisco, Ltd.

Website

https://marisco.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Marisco, Ltd. is Hawaii's largest privately held shipyard, providing drydocking, machining, welding, pipefitting, mechanical, electrical, and preservation services primarily to U.S. federal defense agencies and commercial marine clients in Hawaii.

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

Dry Docks & Floating Docks (Graving, Floating, Syncrolift) (IMAJALAA), Piping, HVAC & Auxiliary Systems Repair (TLAKAKAH)

Keywords

• Ship repair services
• Marine welding
• Shipyard machining
• Floating dry docks
• Marine preservation

Headquarters

HQ city

Kapolei

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. Ship Repair Services: Ship repair and drydocking services for government and commercial vessels. Services include machining, welding, pipefitting, mechanical work, industrial projects, and preservation (sandblast/painting). Revenue is generated through project-based contracts with government agencies and commercial clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Marisco operates Hawaii's premier shipyard, providing comprehensive ship repair and maintenance services including drydocking, machining, welding, pipefitting, mechanical, electrical, industrial, and preservation (sandblast/painting) services. The company operates three floating dry docks (Peleke Nui, Lil Perris, and Skipper) with combined 15,500 LT lifting capacity and serves U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army, Military Sea Lift Command, and commercial marine clients.

Product overview

Marisco, Ltd. is Hawaii's premier shipyard offering a comprehensive suite of ship repair and maintenance services. The company operates three floating dry docks (Peleke Nui, Lil Perris, and Skipper) as its core infrastructure, supported by specialized trade services including Machining, Pipefitting, Welding, Mechanical, Electrical, and Preservation/Sandblast Painting. The company serves governmental sectors (U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army, Military Sea Lift Command) and commercial marine clients in Hawaii.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dry Dock Services Ship repair, maintenance, and drydocking services using three floating dry docks (Peleke Nui, Lil Perris, and Skipper). Peleke Nui is the largest dry dock in Hawaii at 454 feet by 151 feet with 9,500 LT lifting force, with combined fleet lifting capacity of 15,500 LT.
• Machining Services In-house machining capabilities including large capacity lathes, horizontal and vertical milling machines, spin cast babbitting equipment, propeller shaft repairs, rudder shaft assembly repairs, hydraulic cylinder fabrication, 70'0" shaft straightening capability, and large diameter propeller straightening and static balancing.
• Pipefitting Services Certified pipefitting services by AWS, ABS, and NAVSEA covering various pipe joints (silver brazed, butt welded, socket welded, flanged) and piping systems including fuel, lube oil, bilge, ballast, steam, hydraulic, and fire systems, plus divers life support systems.
• Welding Services Comprehensive welding including SMAW, MIG, TIG, brazing, automatic burning, and stud gun welding for various materials (mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper nickel, Inconel) with ABS approved propulsion shafting cladding weld procedures and non-destructive joint testing.
• Preservation (Sandblast & Painting) Services SSPC-certified preservation services including sandblasting, painting, UHP water-jetting, mechanical cleaning, and non-skid application. Certified for SSPC-QP-1, SSPC-C7, SSPC-C12, SSPC-C13, SSPC-C14, plus PCMS tile installation certification.
• Mechanical Services Mechanical repair services including crane support up to 155 tons, rigging services, rotating equipment alignment, hydraulic services, propulsion and steering systems repair, and proof testing of lifting fixtures.
• Electrical Services Maintenance electrician services for repair, maintenance, installation, and alteration of electrical equipment and wiring systems following U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and Commercial standards.
• Industrial Services Wide variety of industrial projects utilizing all trades including machinists, preservation/sandblast painters, mechanics, welders, and pipefitters, with crane and rigging services available for industrial clients.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Pacific ShipyardsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Marisco and Pacific Shipyards jointly secured the right to submit bids on a U.S. Army contract. This partnership allows both companies to compete for government ship repair contracts, though specific contract details were not disclosed in the source.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Continental Maritime of San Diego: Continental Maritime is a non-profit-associated San Diego shipyard focused on Navy and commercial vessel repair, drydocking, and overhaul. It shares Marisco's federal-customer concentration, NAVSEA-grade work, and floating dry dock-driven operating model.
• Todd Shipyards (Vigor Seattle): Todd Shipyards (now part of Vigor) is a historic Seattle-based shipyard with floating dry docks serving Navy, Coast Guard, and commercial customers. Comparable ship-repair, drydocking, and heavy marine MRO service mix to Marisco.
• Vigor Industrial: Vigor Industrial operates large shipyards on the U.S. West Coast (Seattle, Portland, Ketchikan) providing ship repair, new construction, and conversion for Navy, Coast Guard, and commercial customers. It is the closest large-scale analog to Marisco's drydocking, machining, and preservation service mix.
• East Coast Repair & Fabrication: East Coast Repair & Fabrication is a Norfolk, VA-based shipyard serving the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, and commercial fleet with structural, mechanical, piping, and preservation services. Directly comparable to Marisco's NAVSEA-certified pipefitting and preservation offerings.
• Bay Ship & Yacht: Bay Ship & Yacht operates Alameda, CA floating dry docks performing ship repair, conversion, and fabrication for government and commercial vessels. Closely comparable in drydock infrastructure scale and floating-dock-led ship repair operations.
• Detyens Shipyards: Detyens operates a major East Coast shipyard in North Charleston, SC, with floating dry docks performing ship repair, drydocking, and industrial services for government and commercial clients. Comparable to Marisco in dry-dock-centric repair, machining, and government contracting model.
• Fairhaven Shipyard: Fairhaven Shipyard operates floating dry docks in Bellingham, WA, providing ship repair, conversions, and industrial services. Comparable as a smaller shipyard with floating dry docks serving government and commercial marine customers.
• Caddell Dry Dock & Repair: Caddell Dry Dock & Repair operates floating dry docks in Mobile, AL, providing ship repair and industrial services to government, military, and commercial clients. Closely matches Marisco's floating-dock MRO model and federal customer base.
• Pacific Shipyards International: Pacific Shipyards International is Honolulu, Hawaii's other major full-service shipyard, serving the same U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, and commercial clients. Marisco and Pacific Shipyards are explicit co-bid partners on U.S. Army work, making them the most directly comparable peer by geography, customer roster, and service mix.

Broad incumbents

• General Dynamics NASSCO: General Dynamics NASSCO is a San Diego-based large shipbuilder and ship-repair operator serving the U.S. Navy and commercial fleet. Relevant as the broader West Coast incumbent with overlapping repair and certification capabilities though it also performs major new-construction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hawaiispremiershipyard
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mariscoltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/mariscoltd

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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