Advanced Marine Electrical Engineering
Precision load analysis, power distribution planning, and ABYC-compliant system design for new builds and complex refits.
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OHMS Marine provides top-tier electrical engineering support for new vessel builds, major refits, and custom marine projects. By combining meticulous technical planning with extensive, hands-on field experience, we architect systems that are highly organized, inherently practical, and significantly easier to service over the long term.
Our engineering support ensures that your marine electrical systems are not only highly functional but comprehensively thought out from the very beginning. From precise load analysis to custom switchgear layout, OHMS Marine provides the critical documentation and design support necessary to guarantee the success of your maritime project.
What we do
Core Capabilities
Electrical Load Analysis
Electrical load calculations for generators, battery banks, inverter/chargers, shore power, and AC/DC systems to ensure safe, reliable performance.
AC & DC Distribution Design
Custom AC and DC power distribution design including circuit protection, bus bars, cable sizing, and ABYC-compliant system layouts.
Electrical Panel Design
Custom switch panels, breaker panels, helm panels, and electrical distribution layouts designed for serviceability and long-term reliability.
Marine Electrical System Design
Complete electrical system design for new builds, repowers, refits, and custom vessels, engineered to ABYC standards.
Schematics & Documentation
Single-line diagrams, wiring schematics, cable schedules, panel drawings, and documentation for installation and future service.
New Build & Refit Engineering
Electrical engineering support from concept through installation, coordinating with builders, manufacturers, and other trades.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question not answered here? Contact us directly — we’re happy to discuss your specific project needs.
Why is a comprehensive load analysis critical for my vessel?
A proper load analysis is the foundation of a safe and efficient electrical system. It ensures that your generators, inverters, and shore power connections can safely handle the total electrical demand of all onboard equipment simultaneously, preventing overloaded circuits, nuisance tripping, and the serious fire hazards that result from undersized wiring and protection devices. It also informs the correct battery bank sizing for your usage profile.
Can you help redesign the electrical architecture for an older boat refit?
Definitely. Complex refits are a specialty at OHMS Marine. We thoroughly assess the existing architecture and design a modernized power distribution plan that seamlessly accommodates new electronics, larger battery banks, and upgraded luxury amenities while ensuring long-term serviceability.
