Services
Waterborne Marine Services is a Hawaiʻi‑based commercial marine services provider delivering professional workboat, vessel charter, towing, and on‑water operational support for research institutions, government agencies, defense prime contractors, and film and photo productions.
We specialize in mission‑critical marine operations requiring reliability, safety, and local operational expertise. Based on Hawaiʻi Island, we support projects throughout the Hawaiian Islands and Pacific region, with the ability to scale capacity as mission requirements dictate.
Workboat & Utility Vessel Charter
Waterborne Marine offers workboat and utility vessel charter services tailored to demanding marine operations across the Hawaiian Islands. Our vessels provide a stable, capable platform for transporting crew, equipment, and materials, supporting private enterprise and government projects with efficiency, flexibility, and a strong emphasis on safety.
Operational Support for Research, Testing, Field Operations, Search & Rescue & Special Events
Waterborne Marine provides comprehensive operational support for research, testing, field operations, search and rescue, and special events across the Hawaiian Islands. We integrate seamlessly with your team to deliver reliable vessel coordination, safety oversight, and on-water logistics—ensuring missions run efficiently, adapt to changing conditions, and are executed with precision from start to finish.
Film & Photo Production Vessel Support
We have 20 years of experience with Production logistics. If your team needs to shoot an on-water scene with multiple vessels for camera crews, directors & producers, talent, props, etc... at sunrise, we can make that happen.
We also have a vetted and trusted local production crew we can provide to fill any role on a production.
Marine Towing & Disabled Vessel Assistance, Inter-Island Vessel Relocation
Waterborne Marine provides dependable marine towing and disabled vessel assistance on the Kona Coast, along with efficient inter-island vessel relocation. Whether responding to unexpected mechanical issues or coordinating planned transfers, we deliver safe, timely support with the experience, captains and crews, and equipment required to move vessels safely to their destination.