Naval Architecture, Production Consulting, Performance Evaluation

Since 1973

Seattle, WA

Our Services

CSE brings extensive experience in designing structures using aluminum, mild steel, and high-strength steels. Our expertise includes enhancing the ship structures by lengthening and widening the hull , as well as adding deckhouses and superstructures. We have successfully designed crane installations, loading ramps, and propulsion machinery, while evaluating unique deck loading requirements. Committed to quality, all our structural analyses comply with recognized regulatory standards, including those set by the U.S. Coast Guard and the classification societies. CSE has the software to provide with Finite Element Analysis to provide calculations to the competent entities.

CSE brings extensive experience in evaluating both Intact and damaged stability for a diverse range of vessels. Utilizing the GHS computer program, we conduct stability assessments that adhere to the standards set forth by the U.S. Coast Guard and Classification Societies. Our commitment to precision and compliance ensures that your vessel meets all necessary safety regulations. Trust CSE for reliable and expert stability evaluations. CSE not only complies with the regulations applicable to the vessel, but also listens and understand the clients needs and concerns to be able to provide a useful stability information.

CSE performs optical alignments, bearing reaction calculations, and strain gage analysis. CSE has expertise with the unique problems associated with marine propeller shafts, gears, and main engines. CSE has aligned shafts all over the world, and in vessels ranging from small fishing boats to POLAR-class icebreakers.

More about
Columbia-Sentinel Engineers. Inc.

CSE is a family owned engineering firm based in Seattle, WA committed to help customers obtain good quality engineering services for their projects. Our values align with transparency and honesty.

What sets us apart?

In addition to engineering compliance with the corresponding regulatory entities, CSE is a very friendly and responsive engineering firm. CSE will accommodate the schedule to provide prompt response even under short notice circumstances. Give us a call and let CSE handle your upcoming project.