Naval Architecture and Marine Services

Welcome to my web site!

I have decided to go into a “semi-retirement” so I am no longer taking on new consulting projects.

The other major development is that my wife and I have moved to Victoria, British Columbia. Fortunately, I am a dual citizen of Canada and the U.S.

From early 2015 to late 2024, Charleston Marine Consulting (CMC) served Naval Architecture Firms, Vessel Owners, Shipyards, Dredging Companies, Marine Construction Companies, and Government clients. CMC is no longer in business, but this website will stay active for a while.

Looking back over the last 40+ years, I have many fond memories of my career and having my own Naval Architecture business. Several times a year, young students reach out to me for some career advice after spending some time on this web site. For this reason, I will keep the site running for a while.

I also have content in the Sailing Adventures and Travel sections for anyone interested.

Most of the photos below are active links that explore the subject further.

The story behind the photo on the top of this page: As a part-time Boat Captain in Charleston, I was running the Carolina Queen as the sun was setting and the Carolina Belle, another boat in our fleet, came up along side us, setting up a great sunset photo with the Charleston Battery and Ravenel Bridge in the background.

Fair Winds,

Randy