About Trident Maritime Systems

Your single-source provider for vessel building and support all over the world.

Engineers. Craftsmen. Inventors. Artisans. Designers. Master Shipwrights. Innovators. Implementers.

Who we are

Trident Maritime Systems is a comprehensive partner in supporting marine vessel systems across the world. We support shipbuilders and ship owners with a broad expertise around everything within the hull of a ship from the ground up to ongoing modernization. Our commitment to engineering innovation brings a higher quality product, reduces overall costs, and keeps our clients afloat.

Every project is unique. Every solution is tailored to our clients.

Our work makes your work smoother every time.

Trident History

Our Ethics & Values

Capabilities & Markets

Trident Leadership

Our Reach & Locations

Our Story

More than a century of excellence

Trident Maritime Systems has helped vessels stay afloat by continually evolving, innovating, and supporting our customers’ needs.

1916

Hopeman Brothers Marine Interiors outfits its first ship.
1945

During WWII, Hopeman Brothers outfits more than 2,500 freighters, tankers, and cargo ships.
2002

Hopeman Brothers sell certain assets that become the foundation of US Joiner, the largest joiner company in the U.S.
2008

US Joiner acquires Turnbull, the largest marine furniture manufacturer in North America.
2011

US Joiner is acquired by J.F. Lehman & Company, a private equity firm focused on aerospace, defense, maritime, government and environmental sectors.
2012

US Joiner acquires Infinity Marine Offshore, Maritime Services Corporation and JCI Metal Products, expanding capabilities in the military, energy and cruise markets. The company also merges with IMECO, a provider of distributed electromechanical systems and solutions.
2013

Trident BMC (formerly Baltec Marine) is established as US Joiner’s cruise division, serving the international cruise repair and retrofit business. USJ Srl is established in Italy to serve the cruise new construction market.
2014

The company acquires RAACI, adding complementary electrical, control and automation solutions, and expands into the Canadian maritime market. Operations are consolidated under the Trident Maritime Systems name, integrating all components of the business into one company.
2015

MV Viking Star, the first of its class operated by Viking Ocean Cruises, is launched in Italy, with Trident solutions in major public spaces including the Wintergarden, Aquavit Terrace and Infinity Pool.
2016

Trident celebrates 100 years of maritime excellence and expands its global footprint with the acquisition of Callenberg Technology Group. Trident earns Industry Leader Safety Award in the Shipbuilding/Repair category from Signal Mutual.
2017

Trident selected for the US Navy Fleet Replenishment Oilers (T-AO) team, and awarded US Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPC) work.
2018

Trident installs SOx scrubbers on CMA CGM container ships and provides insulation systems for Sayaringo Series Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) carriers built by Mitsubishi in Nagasaki, Japan — a continuation of insulation work the company began in 2012 on Mitsubishi’s Sayaendo Series ships. Trident acquires Newsystem Srl, a Bergamo, Italy-based provider of outfitting systems and solutions for the cruise ship new construction market.
2019

Trident is on the winning team to build the US Coast Guard’s new Polar Security Cutter (PSC) icebreakers.

Ethics and values that drive our work.

No matter where we are, or what we’re working on, we are driven to deliver the best solutions for every client. That’s what has made us the leading provider for marine vessel solutions.

Doing things right

The first time, and every time. We are a proven resource to solve advanced maritime engineering, manufacturing, installation, testing, and ongoing support challenges for years.

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Working quickly and safely

Our innovation helps us stay ahead of the curve, prioritizing safety while maintaining efficiency. With programs like DuPont STOP, designed to train supervisors to observe workers’ actions and speak with them about safe and unsafe work practices, we reinforce conditions and culture at every step of the process.

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Growing our knowledge

We’ve worked on nearly every vessel or platform, from bow to stern, bridge to engine room. It’s that experience that has allowed us to support the marine vessel community for years while finding ways to bring better tools, practices, and applications depending on the task at hand.

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Certifying our workforce

Since 2004, Trident’s safety KPI’s have continued to improve with the current incident rate 54% below industry standards. We’re delighted to have been awarded the ISO 9001 certification and are pursuing the ISO 45001 compliance at all locations.

Business decisions guided by

Ethics & Values

At Trident Maritime Systems, we believe in doing the right thing. We are committed to ensuring that our global workforce and senior leadership uphold the most ethical principles based on our core values of integrity, professionalism, and respect for diversity. These values guide our beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors in everything that we do.

What we do

We are the leading marine solution provider for ship builders and owners. Our end-to-end solutions make it easy for us to plug into any location, at any point in a vessel’s lifecycle, and offer support.

Design

The best design starts with collaboration. Getting involved in the early stages allows our design and engineering teams to consult and better support how the requirements and scope take shape.

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Purchasing

Our involvement in the initial phases of a project gives us the ability to see where and how we can add value to you, our customer. With our design and engineering teams working with clients up front we’re better equipped to find cost savings from material selection to ease of maintenance. That’s why we take purchasing upon us to ensure everything is efficient as possible.

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Inventory Management

With direct control of factory output, strategically located warehouses, years of strong vendor relationships, and a large network of freight forwarders and transportation companies, Trident manages inventory with ease, always meeting deadlines.

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Fabrication & Manufacturing

The needs of maritime vessels vary. That’s why we manufacture a variety of products for several different markets for shipbuilders and owners alike. Our manufactured products are designed with safety and ease of installation, which saves time and cuts costs for our clients.

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Installation

Our highly skilled crews travel all over the world to make sure we’re there when you need us. With a vast experience across nearly every vessel, our team can provide every skill required to get the job done right the first time. And because Trident also designs, engineers, and manufactures all solutions we understand the challenges when it comes to installation. That’s why all our upfront work is done with installation in mind as we embed seamlessly into each shipyard.

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Operational Support

Fleet maintenance, modernization, repair, and ship inspections and services are part of our ongoing support.

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Lifecycle Sustainment

We help assess and review the needs of maritime vessels on an ongoing basis. Whether it’s a ship we built or not, new construction or those already in service, there are always ways to increase efficiency and reduce sustainment costs. With our international footprint we can support anyone, anywhere.

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Markets we serve

Our blend of specialists, generalists, and vast experience means you’re always in good hands with Trident. We are always seeking ways to save time, add value, for each customer we work with.
We’re a one-stop marine vessel provider for ship builders and owners. Our end-to-end solutions make it easy for us to plug into any location, at any point in a vessel’s lifecycle, and offer support.

Military and Defense

For the past 30 years we have been trusted to provide installation and materials on every major subcontracted U.S. Navy surface vessel program for new builds, revitalization, or ongoing maintenance. That work has expanded to the U.K. Royal Navy, Canadian Royal Navy, and Coast Guard organizations across the globe.

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Cruise

As the leading single-source provider for marine vessels, Trident’s turnkey offerings are perfectly suited for new builds, repairs, and modernizations. With more than 3,500 installations worldwide our highly skilled workforce creates solutions to make our cruise clients more energy efficient, emission friendly, with a luxurious touch.

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Commercial

From fine finishes to complex technical system design and installation, our expertise and experience across the marine vessel industry is a perfect fit for commercial ship outfitting. Our wide range of services can help manage and reduce energy consumption, develop high-efficiency components, and deliver scalable solutions for all aspects of vessel builds and retrofits.

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Offshore

Trident designs, builds, upgrades, and renovates offshore accommodations all over the globe. Whether it’s an end-to-end turnkey solution or a specific project basis, we’ve delivered advanced solutions to more than 100 offshore units in 30+ countries. No matter how big or small, our workforce gets in and out quickly, ensuring that every job is completed in the most efficient, non-disruptive way possible.

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Trident leadership

Tom Eccles

Chief Executive Officer

Joe Mullen

Chief Operations Officer

Mike Bornak

Chief Financial Officer

Dave Madigan

Managing Director, Outfitting & Installation

Paul Thompson

Managing Director, Ship Systems

Tom Sampson

Managing Director, Aftermarkets VP, Information Operations

Trident Experience: 8+ years
Industry Experience: ~38 years
Joined as CEO in January 2014
Rear Admiral, 32 years in US Navy, 5 years as Chief Engineer for ships, submarines, aircraft carriers
B.S./M.S. in engineering, M.S. management and Naval Engineer masters from MIT Member, National Academy of Engineering

Trident Experience: 13+ years
Industry Experience: ~30 years
Appointed COO of Trident in July 2016 (former President of US Joiner)
Previously served as CEO of a construction products business
Began his career asa management consultant at McKinsey & Company
B.A./M.B.A. from the University of Virginia

Trident Experience: 7+ years
Industry Experience: 7+ years
Joined as CFO of Trident in April 2015
Previously served as CFO of Universal Stainless (NASDAQ: USAP Jollgrade Communications, and Solar Power Industries Inc.
B.S.B.A. from Clarion University and E.M.B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh

Trident Experience: 25+ years
Industry Experience: 25+ years
Appointed Managing Director in April 2016
Held various operations and management roles at Trident for 25+ years, including leadership positions at Hopeman Brothers Marine, the predecessor to US Joiner
B.S. in accounting from University of North Carolina Greensboro

Trident Experience: 8+ years
Industry Experience: 25+ years
Promoted to Managing Director of Ship Systems ~ DS, EM, and PPC in May 2015
Previously served as Vice President of Distributed Systems at Trident
Prior to working for Trident, spent 20 years working in a variety of roles within General Electric for its USN business development unit
B.Sc (Honors) and masters in electrical and electronic engineering from The University of Manchester

Trident Experience: 1+ years
Industry Experience: 24+ years
Appointed Managing Director in February 2022
Commander, 24 years in US Navy, former CIO of & Joint Program Office
Executive delivery, operations, account and sales management positions over 15 years of consulting experience
BA in Political Science from SUNY at Buffalo, M.B.A., M.S.I.T.M. from the American University

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We are engineers and craftsmen. Inventors and designers. Innovators and implementers. Artisans and master shipwrights. And we’re always on the lookout for individuals who value teamwork, innovation, integrity, and professionalism.

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Our Reach

Wherever you are, Trident is there, delivering world class turnkey solutions.

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With a presence in over 40 shipyards worldwide, trust us to make your next project more efficient and cost effective.