Port and Marine Operations

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Port and Marine Operations Department

Anchor Innovation, Inc. maintains a staff of professional and seasoned mariners with relevant and significant military maritime experience in shipboard, small boats/craft and associated waterfront equipment. Anchor’s technical approach for each project we support is tailored according to the size, scope and complexity. Our staff provides a wealth of technical dexterity and unmatched experience in the complicated requirements and procurement process. Our GSA Schedule 84 provides a flexible tool to streamline the procurement process and to respond to customer needs quickly. Anchor maintains close ties to leading industry partners to offer the best technical solution for all customers including:

  • In-depth subject-matter-expertise for the development of Navy Personal Qualification Standards (PQS) and Training Courses of Instruction.

  • Harbor Security Training Support

  • Technology Integration

  • Port Operations and Management

  • Shipboard, Small Boat and Craft Operator, Maintenance and Instruction

  • Development and design of Composite Technology Port support Equipment Solutions

  • Anchor enjoys a sterling working relationship with the top industry leaders to bring our valued customers progressive products and unmatched service available in the industry to meet your mission.

 

Eric SmithEric Smith
Director, Marine Operations
Eric Smith is Anchor's Director of Marine Operations.  Eric enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1977 as a Seaman Recruit (E-1).  In 2007, he retired as a Lieutenant Commander, Deck LDO, after a successful 30 year career.  His  background includes Craftmaster of various small craft and First Lieutenant on numerous ship platforms. Additionally, while ashore he served as Department Head, Port Operations Officer and Contracting Officer Representative at three different major Navy ports. After retirement, Eric worked for Commander, Naval Installations Command (CNIC) for three years as their Program Manager, Small Boat Service Craft and Waterfront Equipment.