Tridentis, LLC

Alexandria, VA

The Next Generation Ship Design and Engineering Firm

Services: 43
Offices: 4
Projects: 3
Leaders: 1
Size Estimate: 10-50 employees

Overview

Tridentis is an independent ship design and engineering practice headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, serving U.S. Navy program offices, the Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, NOAA, and commercial clients across the full ship life cycle. It offers naval architecture and multi-discipline engineering across all design phases from concept through production, as well as integrated logistics support and program office advisory services. It maintains offices near major naval installations in Virginia, Washington state, and Hawaii. Through its subsidiary Advanced Marine Vehicles, LLC, it also develops autonomous marine vehicle technologies.

Size Estimate: 10-50 employees

Services

Ship Design and Engineering

Delivers comprehensive technical solutions across every phase of a vessel's life cycle. This work spans early conceptualization and trade studies through preliminary, contract, and detailed production design, integrating multiple technical disciplines.

Concept Design and Trade Studies Preliminary Vessel Design Contract Vessel Design Production and Detail Design Naval Architecture Services Shipboard Mechanical Engineering Shipboard Electrical Engineering Electronics Engineering Marine Structural Engineering

In-Service Engineering and Modernization

Provides engineering support for vessels actively in service to extend operating life and maintain fleet readiness. Technical teams perform onsite assessments, update drawings, and develop installation packages for modifications and repairs.

In-Service Modernization and Repair Design Ship Condition Assessments and Shipchecks As-Built and Record Drawing Production Inactivation and Disposal Engineering Drydocking and Mooring Calculations Vessel Stability Documentation

Specialized Engineering Analysis

Utilizes advanced analytical tools and computational methods to evaluate vessel performance, structural integrity, and onboard systems. These assessments validate design compliance and solve complex operational challenges.

Finite Element Analysis Vessel Shock Analysis Computational Fluid Dynamics Ship Motions and Seakeeping Analysis Resistance, Powering, and Propulsion Analysis Intact and Damage Stability Analysis Electric Power Load Analysis Fault Current Analysis and Protective Device Studies Energy and Emissions Analysis

3D Modeling, Scanning, and Digital Twin

Implements advanced digital techniques to capture existing physical environments and build high-fidelity representations. These digital models support design optimization, simulation, and lifecycle management.

3D Integrated Ship Design 3D Scanning and As-Built Capture Digital Twin Development 3D Kinematic Physics-Based Simulation

Program Office Support

Serves acquisition and life cycle sustainment teams with technical advisory and management services. Experienced personnel assist with concept development, programmatic decision-making, and tracking of defense programs.

Vessel Concept and Requirements Development Acquisition Program Advisory Services Life Cycle Sustainment Planning Technical and Programmatic Decision Support

Integrated Logistics Support

Addresses vessel maintenance, sustainment, and supportability requirements early in the acquisition lifecycle. Work ensures that marine assets can be efficiently operated and maintained throughout their operational lifespans.

Supply and Provisioning Services Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Vessel Configuration Management

Incident Response and Forensic Analysis

Investigates marine casualties, structural failures, and operational accidents to determine root causes. Rapid-response teams provide forensic evaluations and technical assessments following maritime incidents.

Autonomous Marine Vehicle Development

Designs and deploys advanced uncrewed surface vessels and autonomous technology platforms. Research and development efforts produce innovative marine solutions, such as ghost pot detection systems and specialized recovery mechanisms.