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About Bertz Harbor
Group Inc.

Three decades of naval architecture and maritime engineering excellence

Our Mission

The Largest Independent Naval Architecture
& Marine Engineering Firm

Bertz Harbor Group, Inc. is the largest independent naval architecture and marine engineering firm in the United States. Our world class draftsmen, designers, naval architects, engineers and programme managers solve challenges across the entire spectrum of today's marine industry, from concept development through production and in-service support.

From icebreakers to sportfish yachts, naval combatants to deep ocean research vessels — and many in between — our breadth of clients and services enables us to tailor best practices for the specific needs of each customer, commercial and government alike. Our rigorous quality system undergoes annual third-party ISO 9001 audits in support of partnerships with Industry and Governments both domestically and internationally, reducing cost and risk to achieve their expectations.

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Why Choose Us

The BHG Difference

01
Fully Independent Expertise
As an independent firm with no shipyard or OEM affiliations, we provide purely objective engineering advice — always acting in the best interest of our clients, with no conflicts of interest.
02
Certified Quality Systems
Our ISO 9001-certified quality management system is audited annually by independent third-party auditors, ensuring every project — large or small — is delivered to the highest standards of precision and reliability.
03
Truly Global Reach
With offices in Rotterdam, Singapore, and Washington D.C., and clients across 50+ countries, our global presence enables us to support programmes at every stage — wherever in the world your project takes us.
Our Principles

Core Values

Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest engineering standards, from the first concept sketch to final delivery and in-service support. Ordinary is never acceptable.
Integrity
Our clients and partners trust us completely. We operate with full transparency, honest communication, and uncompromising ethical standards in every engagement.
Innovation
We invest continuously in advanced design methodologies, digital engineering tools and emerging naval technologies — ensuring our solutions remain at the forefront of the industry.
Partnership
We build long-term relationships, embedding ourselves as a trusted extension of our clients' teams. Collaborative, responsive, and always aligned with your programme goals.
Our Breadth

Full-Spectrum
Maritime Capability

From initial feasibility studies to delivery and throughout a vessel's operational life, Bertz Harbor Group provides continuous, integrated support across all disciplines of naval architecture and marine engineering.

Our multidisciplinary teams draw on decades of cross-sector experience — combining deep technical knowledge with practical programme management to deliver solutions that perform in the real world.

  • Concept Design, Preliminary & Detailed Naval Architecture
  • Propulsion Systems, Power Generation & Mechanical Engineering
  • Combat Systems Integration & Electrical Systems Design
  • Production Engineering & Shipyard Technical Support
  • In-Service Support, Lifecycle Management & Modernisation
  • Regulatory Compliance, Classification & IMO Standards
Naval engineering expertise
ISO
9001 Certified
Quality System
Our Story

35 Years of Maritime Excellence

1990
Founded in Rotterdam
Bertz Harbor Group Inc. established in Rotterdam with a team of 12 naval architects, focused on commercial vessel design for North Sea operators.
First Government Naval Contract
Awarded inaugural contract with the Royal Netherlands Navy for the design of two offshore patrol vessels, cementing our government naval credentials.
1996
2002
ISO 9001 Certification Achieved
Became one of the first independent naval architecture firms in Europe to achieve ISO 9001 certification, establishing our reputation for quality management.
Singapore Office Opens
Expanded into Asia-Pacific with the opening of our Singapore regional office, serving the booming offshore and LNG sector across Southeast Asia.
2008
2015
500th Vessel Design Milestone
Celebrated the delivery of our 500th vessel design — an award-winning 68-metre superyacht — marking a quarter century of exceptional maritime engineering.
Washington D.C. Office Established
Opened our North American headquarters to support growing U.S. Navy and allied government naval programmes, bringing world-class independent expertise to defence clients.
2019
2025
35 Years — Still Leading
Today, with 350+ professionals across three continents, BHG remains the largest independent naval architecture and marine engineering firm — committed to the next 35 years of excellence.
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"Our rigorous quality system undergoes annual third-party ISO 9001 audits — reducing cost and risk to achieve client expectations."
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