26 Years on the Waterfront
MD Marine Electric was founded in 2000 as a two-person marine electrical shop serving tugboats and barges in the Puget Sound. Over the next two decades we grew alongside our clients — from local fishing vessels to NOAA research ships, Washington State Ferries, and U.S. Coast Guard cutters operating in polar waters.
Today our IBEW-credentialed electricians hold federal security clearances and carry the certifications required to work aboard government vessels, in restricted shipyard zones, and on mission-critical electrical systems where failure is not an option.
Marine Electrical Services
Vessel Electrical Systems
Complete new construction and refit electrical systems for commercial and government vessels.
Emergency Repair
24/7 emergency response for vessels in port or undergoing urgent operational requirements.
Ship-to-Shore Power
Shore power installation, connection systems, and cold-ironing solutions for berth-side operations.
Lighting Systems
Navigation, interior, and deck lighting — LED retrofit and full system replacements.
Motor Controls
Motor control centers, VFDs, starters, and automation for marine propulsion and auxiliary systems.
PA/GA Systems
Public address and general alarm system installation, testing, and commissioning on operational vessels.
Thermal Imaging
Infrared thermography inspections for predictive maintenance and critical system diagnostics.
Circuit Breaker Testing
Mechanical and electrical testing, calibration, and certification of marine circuit protection equipment.
Custom Control Panels
UL 508A certified custom marine control panels built in our Tacoma panel shop.
Vessels We've Served
USCGC Polar Star
Electrical systems support for the nation's only operational heavy polar icebreaker.
NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette
Comprehensive electrical maintenance and systems upgrades on a NOAA oceanographic research vessel.
Washington State Ferries
Ongoing electrical service and retrofit work across the WSF fleet at Puget Sound terminals.
M/V NorthStar (TOTE)
PA/GA system installation on an operational container vessel for TOTE Maritime.
NOAA Ship Rainier
Electrical repairs and systems inspections supporting hydrographic survey operations.
NOAA Ship Fairweather
Shore-side electrical maintenance and emergency repair services for the NOAA fleet.
Licensed, Certified & Cleared
Start Your Marine Electrical Project
Whether it's emergency repair or a full vessel refit, our team is ready to mobilize.