Over the last decade, Martin, Ottaway, van Hemmen & Dolan, Inc. has become increasingly active in non-marine technical consulting as clients have become aware that many systems used in the maritime field also are in use in non-marine applications. The technical backgrounds of the firm's consultants, which include marine engineering, naval architecture, aerospace and ocean engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, as well as electrical and electronics, allows for the cross utilization of engineering disciplines for non-marine applications. Areas where the firm has consulted on non-marine technical applications include: Shore-based diesel engines and generators Refrigeration and hydraulic equipment Inter-modal operations, such as trailers and chassis Shore-based cranes and lifting gear Composites design, evaluation, manufacturing and maintenance Manufacturing and storage plants Heating and ventilation systems Human factors design and engineering Product quality monitoring Instrumentation and strain gauging Asbestos and related investigations Back to Principal Activities