Island Engineering

Island Engineering was founded in 1999 by Mechanical Engineer Bill McFann, who was soon joined by his former 'Special Projects' team members- Electronics Engineer Tim Pannone and Mechanical Engineer Rick Loheed. All three have extensive worldwide experience in AMV's supported by a strong hands-on capability in creating, producing, installing, and testing motion control systems for all types of craft, beginning with a particularly large experience base in surface effect ships. Others joined us at various times to support larger scale projects, and the Island Group was born.

Our services begin with our flagship, the Spectrum FO TM, consisting of a main controller connected to digital nodes via Fiber Optic Ethernet. Alternately, choose the Spectrum TM with Cat-5 cable. The system is tailorable to control nearly any effector fitted to the vessel for motion control. If an off-the-shelf solution is best, IEI works with several other suppliers. In-house systems and controls are designed to meet the specific needs of various vessels.

Island Engineering provides consulting Engineering services, prototyping, and testing for AMV's. Due to the nature of our highly scalable controller, an extensive understanding of the physics, including vessel dynamics, hydrodynamics, and aerodynamics, must be considered to optimize performance. From 3D CAD modeling and FEA through a wealth of analysis tools for CFD, IEI personnel are equipped to help you optimize and control your next project!

Our expertise extends to mechanical design, model testing, and key project showcases. We have worked on projects such as the X-Craft "Sea Fighter, " MM56 DAT Testcraft Juliet Marine GHOST, and the 65 ft Motor Catamaran "Lady Belfair." Our contributions include design consulting, supplying control systems, and performing underway motion control for various vessels.

Island Engineering's commitment to innovation and excellence has made us a leader in the industry. We continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in the field of AMV's, always striving to provide the best solutions for our clients.