Boksa Marine Design

What Boksa Marine Design does

Boksa Marine Design, Inc. (BMD) is a privately held, employee-owned naval architecture and marine engineering firm founded in 2003 by Nick Boksa and headquartered in Lithia, Florida, with a second office opened in Fort Lauderdale in February 2026. The firm provides integrated design and engineering services across the full vessel lifecycle — conceptual naval architecture, detailed marine and structural engineering, 3D modeling, production engineering (including lofting, nesting, pipe routing, and ShipConstructor modeling), regulatory compliance support (ABS, Lloyd's, RINA), and construction oversight — for recreational yachts, commercial workboats, inland and shallow-draft vessels, and government and military platforms. BMD serves commercial vessel owners and operators, shipyards, yacht builders, and government agencies, with a customer base of 65+ clients spanning 720+ projects up to 740 feet in length, including named engagements with Burger Boat Company, Derecktor Shipyards, Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding, Cheoy Lee Yachts, DonJon Marine, Van Enkevort Tug & Barge, and the Florida Institute of Oceanography.

The firm's core technology stack is centered on traditional CAD/CAM engineering tools — 3D modeling, ShipConstructor, lofting and nesting of metal parts, and FRP tooling design — augmented by proprietary multimission workboat platforms designed for 20+ years of continuous operation and reusable hull forms that can be reconfigured by modifying hull length and wheelhouse position. BMD positions itself as a boutique alternative to large marine engineering consultancies, emphasizing that its engineers are working sailors with documented sea time and USCG licenses, a recruiting and culture model designed to embed practical seamanship into vessel design output.

BMD generates revenue through project-based professional services fees for custom design, engineering, refit, and consulting engagements, billed directly to enterprise clients without disclosed pricing. The go-to-market is direct sales-led enterprise engagement, supported by trade show presence (International Workboat Show, IMX, IBEX, FLIBS), website and blog content marketing, Instagram, and earned media in industry publications including Marine Log, Megayacht News, Professional Mariner, and The Maritime Executive. The firm operates as a vertically segmented business across commercial marine, luxury yacht, government/military, inland waterways, and composite boat manufacturing customer segments. In August 2022 BMD restructured from a founder-owned business into an employee partnership, with five key engineers taking minority stakes; no venture capital, private equity, or acquisition activity has been disclosed.

Name

Boksa Marine Design

Legal name

Boksa Marine Design, Inc.

Website

https://bmdinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Boksa Marine Design is a privately held, employee-owned naval architecture and marine engineering firm providing vessel design, production engineering, and consulting for yacht builders, commercial marine operators, and government clients across 65+ engagements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Concept & Feasibility Naval Architecture (Requirements, Trade Studies) (IMAJAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Production Design & Detailed Engineering (3D CAD, Drawings, BOM, Nesting) (IMAJAGAK), Safety, Risk & Compliance Engineering (SOLAS, Class Rules, HAZID/HAZOP, FMEA) (IMAJAGAJ), Marine Systems Engineering (Piping, HVAC, Fuel, Ballast, Firefighting) (IMAJAGAD), Stability, Weight & Load Analysis (Intact/Damage Stability, Weight Control) (IMAJAGAI), Project Management & Owner’s Engineering / Technical Consultancy (Spec Writing, Bid Support, Site Support) (IMAJAGAO)

Keywords

• Naval architecture services
• Marine engineering consulting
• Yacht design services
• Workboat design
• Production engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Lithia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: Project-based engineering consulting for vessel design, naval architecture, marine engineering, and production engineering. Services include specification development, vessel repowering, modification, builder support, expert witness, refit engineering, structural analysis, and construction oversight.
2. Custom Yacht Design and Engineering: Full-spectrum naval architecture and marine engineering services for superyachts and megayachts including custom design, exterior styling, structural engineering, and complete engineering packages.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Boksa Marine Design is a full-service naval architecture and marine engineering firm that delivers end-to-end vessel design, engineering, production support, and refit services for recreational (custom yachts, composite boats), commercial (workboats, tugs, barges, ferries, research vessels), and government/military clients. The firm's offerings span from conceptual hull-form design through 3D modeling, classification-society-compliant detail engineering, shipyard production support, and construction oversight.

Product overview

Boksa Marine Design is a full-service naval architecture and marine engineering firm offering integrated design and engineering services for recreational (custom yachts, composite boats), commercial (workboats, barges, ferries), and government/military vessels. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of services including Custom Yacht Design, Composite Boat Design, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Production Engineering, and Engineering Consulting. Their offerings span from concept design through construction oversight and refit services. Key product lines include the Discovery explorer pocket yacht (developed with Cheoy Lee Yachts), multimission workboats, and shallow draft vessels. BMD has completed over 720 naval architecture projects up to 740 feet for 65 clients, working with leading shipyards and builders worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Yacht Design Full-scale custom yacht design services including exterior styling, naval architecture, and complete engineering packages for superyachts, delivered for leading builders such as Burger, Christensen, Newcastle, Derecktor, Palmer Johnson, Trinity, and Lazzara.
• Composite Boat Design Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) production boat design services covering structural design, naval architecture, and complete engineering under one roof for commercial marine, yachting, and pleasure craft builders.
• Yacht Refit & Regulatory Compliance Refit engineering and regulatory compliance services for yachts including repowers, extensions, conversions, propulsion system upgrades, structural/mechanical/electrical modifications, and classification compliance with ABS, Lloyd's, and RINA.
• Conversions Conversion services transforming workboats into luxury yachts, including superstructure redesign and interior layout engineering for expedition vessels and private motoryachts.
• Discovery Explorer Yacht (with Cheoy Lee Yachts) Explorer pocket yacht model co-developed with Cheoy Lee Yachts (Cheoy Lee 127 Discovery), featuring naval architecture and engineering by Boksa Marine Design.
• Workboats & Commercial Marine Design Durable commercial vessel design including multimission workboats, adaptable patrol vessels, crew transport boats, and specialized government/military vessels engineered for 24/7 operation.
• Commercial Marine Design Commercial vessel design for shallow draft markets, tow boats, barges, research vessels, landing crafts, pilot boats, ferries, and offshore vessels meeting Subchapter M and classification society requirements.
• Naval Architecture Conceptual and detailed naval architecture services including hull form design, structural design, interior arrangements, space planning, mechanical systems, and vessel performance calculations.
• Marine Engineering Marine engineering services covering mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, structural engineering, outfitting design, ballast water management, and propulsion systems for vessels and oceanographic structures.
• Production Engineering Manufacturing engineering combining technology with management science including lofting and nesting of metal parts, FRP tooling design, 3D modeling, pipe routing and spooling, and modular design.
• Engineering Consulting Professional consulting services including project management, specification development, vessel repowering, builder support, expert witness, structural analysis, lightship surveys, and construction oversight.
• Refit & Repair Engineering and design solutions for vessel refits including custom yacht design, production boat design, structural/mechanical/electrical modifications, and construction support.
• Shallow Draft Vessel Design High-performance tow boats, barges, and harbor boats designed for challenging river conditions including hopper barges, tank barges, dock barges, bulk barges, and deck barges.
• Shipyard Operations Support Shipyard design and engineering support services including marine systems/electrical engineering, production engineering, capacity planning, computer loading programs, stability analysis, and environmental best practices.
• Military & Government Vessel Design Design and production engineering for military and government vessels including patrol boats, police boats, firefighting vessels, rescue vessels, Coast Guard vessels, Navy vessels, and NOAA vessels for U.S. and foreign governments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 720+ naval architecture projects completed since 2003
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• USCG (U.S. Coast Guard)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2026Boksa Marine Design is a speaker at a virtual event co-hosted by Marine Log and SNAME examining how new U.S. Coast Guard cybersecurity requirements are affecting vessel design, construction, and operations. The event addresses vessel systems architecture, network segmentation, automation integration, and compliance strategies.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Donald L. Blount & Associates: U.S. naval architecture firm focused on high-speed planing and patrol craft for government and commercial clients. Direct peer to BMD in military/government patrol boat design and performance engineering.
• Glosten: Independent naval architecture and marine engineering consultancy serving commercial, government, and offshore clients. Highly comparable to BMD in service mix (concept design through production support) and project profile (workboats, ferries, research vessels), but with materially larger headcount.
• Elliott Bay Design Group: Seattle-based naval architecture and marine engineering firm specializing in commercial vessels, ferries, and government workboats. Direct competitor to BMD for U.S. shipyard and operator engagements, particularly in tug/barge and ferry design.
• Jensen Maritime Consultants: Crowley Maritime's naval architecture arm providing commercial vessel design, including tugs, barges, and offshore support. Closely comparable in mission (commercial workboat engineering) and serves many of the same operator customers as BMD.
• Sparkman & Stephens: Legendary yacht design and naval architecture firm with deep superyacht pedigree. Comparable to BMD on the recreational/yacht side, particularly for new build and refit engineering of premium sailing and motor yachts.
• Philippe Briand Ltd: France-based superyacht design house with a strong track record in custom sailing and motor yachts. Comparable to BMD's recreational/yacht practice, particularly for owner-driven new build programs.
• Van Oossanen Naval Architects: Dutch naval architecture firm known for high-performance yacht and commercial vessel design, including hydrodynamic optimization. Comparable to BMD on custom yacht engineering and commercial vessel performance work.
• De Voogt Naval Architects: Dutch superyacht design firm (Feadship) with deep custom yacht engineering heritage. Highly comparable to BMD's megayacht design and refit engineering work with leading European builders.

Broad incumbents

• Robert Allan Ltd: Large Canadian naval architecture firm specializing in working vessels (tugs, fireboats, patrol boats). Broader incumbent peer with deeper bench, competing with BMD for commercial and government tug/barge design mandates.

Emerging players

• McFarlane Naval Architects: Independent U.S. naval architecture firm serving custom yacht and small commercial vessel clients. Smaller boutique peer with similar mix of recreational and light commercial work to BMD.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boksa-marine-design-inc.
• Instagraminstagram.com/boksamarinedesign
• Xx.com/yachtdesign
• Facebookfacebook.com/BoksaMarine

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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