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Maritime Services
History Since 1990
Marine Services, LLC., stared operation as “Jose E. Padilla Claudio D/B/A” and “Tito Padilla Heavy Equipment” early 70’s and mid 70’s Astillero del Sur, Inc., on charge of the construction of the first US Flag tugboat made in Puerto Rico, “Frances P.“, and ships repair on anchorage or offshore Providing services as contractor to the industry and sub-contractor for major companies in Guayanilla- Peñuelas Zone, depending the size of the projects, also providing marine services in the south and west of Puerto Rico. Specializing as contractor or sub-contractor based on project size, local knowledge, expertise and equipment depends on the needs, with the vision of supporting the success of the project and the industry.
On the early 2000’s Astilleros de Puerto Rico, Inc., starts operations where the niche of the industry is Marine and Industrial services to the local and federal government, completed the set of companies providing services divided by niches of industry needs, making those company unique in marine equipment and industrial services based in experience and local knowledge.
In 2011 all the companies and DBAs, close operations( but available for future possible projects), as part of the second family business process.
4 Marine Services Corporation, today is the company that represent an active player in the services provided for more than 30 years in the industrial zone and Puerto Rico, based in the expertise and supporting the industry and contractors for the success of their projects. In the Marine industry, JEP, Corp. a sister company specialize supporting mayor contractors in the industrial zone Guayanilla-Peñuelas in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.
Today
4 Marine Services LLC. is commanded by Capt. Carlos E. Padilla Rodriguez who keeps enhancing own leadership skills and abilities to create competent Maritime Services to our customer expectation.
Recharging our customer’s experience is our prioty.
2000
Earthwork and heavy Equipment Rental Contractor for, Demaco Corp, Tallaboa Tanks and Fabricators, Iron Tech.
Marine Contractor for, Corco, US Navy, USCG, PR Natural Resources, PR Ports Authority, Caricoos, and ATM (Autoridad de Transporte Maritimo) sub-contractor for Ortiz Group, Arga SE, Master Link.
Marine Equipment Rental, Molinos de Puerto Rico, and Norton Lilly, Inchcape, Ayacol shipping.
Industrial and Marine Contractor for PREPA
80’s
Union Carbide Caribe Inc. & PPG Industries Caribe– Dismantling, Demolition and Remediation, as contractor and sub-contractor for Sevenson Environmental, Cleveland Wrecking Corp., Zachry, Bury Brothers, Four Daniel, Corp. Demaco Corp.
90’s
Peerless Oil & Chemicals, Truck Loading expansion, earthwork contractor.
Ecoelectrica Power Plant, Earthwork and Heavy Equipment Rental sub-contractor for; Enron, Aireko, Demaco Corp. and Marland Contractors.
Arochem, Heavy Equipment long term Rental
PREPA, Industrial and Marine Contractor, in all divisions around Puerto Rico
70’s
Industrial and marine contractor – Union Carbide Caribe Inc., (Today Dow Chemical- Penuelas) Industrial Contractor – PPG Industries, Guayanilla P.R.
Earth Work and raw material transportation- PPG Industries, Guayanilla PR.
Heavy equipment rental and earthwork projects – CORCO, Peerless, PPG. UCCI Marine services and diving operations to the major shipping companies in South of PR.
On Charge of the construction of the first us flag Steel tugboat in Puerto Rico, Frances P.
1st US Flag Tug built in Puerto Rico
(25 de Julio St, Guánica PR, 1958)
OUR EQUIPMENT
Marine Equipment
- 145 ft. Landing Craft W/ integrated 15 ton Hydraulic Crane (former US Navy Vessel ASDV-2)
- 32 Ft Aluminum Crew Boat
- 30 Ft Steel Work Boat
- Marine fenders up to 3.5 MT x 4.5 MT
- Fuel transfer Hoses up to 10 inches
Heavv Equipment
Bulldozers
Excavators
Vibratory Rollers
Wheel Loaders
Diggers
Dump trucks
Trailers
Storage Containers
Low beds & Low Boys
Other Equipment
Emergency Repair and Salvage
Crewing Service
STCW & USCG Assessment and Courses
Subchapter M Specialist and Consultant
Ship to Ship Transfer
Security and Safety Compliance
Marine Experts
Years Of Experience
Satisfied Clients
Why choose us
The difference, in one word, is experience
Our staff and customer services are well experienced and have seen a multitude of situations. We have the capacity to provide reliable and excellent services.
We’ve provided services as a contractor for the industry and as a subcontractor for major companies in San Juan, Guayanilla, the Peñuelas Zone, as well as the Southern and Western parts of Puerto Rico. Knowledge and experience in the area, coupled with our resources and equipment, help us to support our vision of providing success for the projects and industries in our area.
We can help create not only solutions, but also logistics strategies for your specific needs.
We Exceed All Your Expectations
We Know The In's and Out's of All Marine Services
Strong Guiding Principles
Our People are the Best in Class
We're Not Just a Vendor, We're Your Partner
We're Here To Help!
Headquarters
3540 Avenida Santiago de los Caballeros
Ponce, P.R. 00716
Antiguo Terminal de Contenedores Muelle 8 Pier 8
Urb: Stella B-39 calle Pascuas
Guayanilla, Puerto Rico 00656
Hours
24/7
Call Us
Sales: (787) 439-6969
Office: (939) 238-9100
Emergencies: (787) 927-3520