Appledore Marine Engineering

Appledore Marine Engineering (AME) is a one-of-a-kind, industry-leading engineering consulting firm that specializes in waterfront infrastructure in ocean and inland waterway environments. The firm's focus on delivering exemplary design services and underwater inspections differentiates Appledore among the firm's Federal, State, and private clients. AME's reputation of "getting it done" for our valued clients is evidenced in our consistent track record of exceptional performance ratings.

Leadership

Our leadership team is comprised of experienced professionals with a deep understanding of the waterfront infrastructure industry. With decades of combined experience, our leaders have established themselves as industry experts, and we are proud to have them at the helm of our firm.

Title: President Noah J. Elwood, PE, D.PE, D.OE

As an industry expert, Noah serves in leadership roles on national engineering committees that write standards for professional practitioners. His extensive experience in waterfront engineering and design has led to numerous awards and recognition within the industry.

Title: Senior Vice President Kirk F. Riden, PE, D.PE, D.OE

Kirk is an award-winning industry expert in the field of waterfront and offshore engineering with over two decades of experience. With a strong background in structural engineering and design, Kirk has led numerous teams on complex waterfront infrastructure projects.

Title: Senior Vice President Matthew L. Teeden, PE, SE, D.PE

Matthew's entire career has been focused exclusively on the inspection, design, and repair of waterfront structures. With a strong background in marine engineering and bridge construction, Matthew has developed a keen understanding of the intricacies of waterfront infrastructure.

Title: Vice President Danielle M. Somma, PE

An exceptional career Marine Engineer, Danielle brings 15+ years inspecting, designing, and assessing hundreds of government and commercial waterfront facilities globally. Her expertise in waterfront engineering and design has earned her recognition as a subject matter expert within the industry.

Title: Vice President Kyle M. Vandemoer, PE, SE

With 10+ years in waterfront structural engineering, Kyle is setting the standard for designing sustainable, resilient, waterfront infrastructures that stand up to sea-level rise and harsh marine environments. His expertise in structural engineering and design has earned him recognition within the industry as a thought leader in waterfront infrastructure.

Our Services

At Appledore Marine Engineering, we specialize in providing expert engineering services to our clients. Our services include:

• Course Development & Instruction
• Engineer-Divers Inspections
• Engineering Studies
• Testing & Analysis
• Design Development & Update of Industry Guides & Standards
• Expertise

Expertise

Our team of experts has extensive knowledge in the following areas:

• Federal Government
• Academic
• Marine Research Facilities
• Shipyards & Dry-Docking Facilities
• Port Authorities & Commercial Terminals
• Shoreline & Offshore Towers

Featured Projects

• Dry Dock 1 Super Flood Basin
• University of Rhode Island Narragansett Bay Campus Pier
• Major Aids to Navigation Inspections

Our team has successfully completed numerous projects, demonstrating our expertise in waterfront infrastructure. We strive to deliver exceptional results for our clients, and we invite you to explore our project portfolio.