About T.E.K. Maritime

T.E.K. Maritime LLC — Tactical Evaluation & Keel — is dedicated to ensuring that U.S. and allied government vessels remain operationally ready. Our mission is to identify potential issues before they escalate into costly emergencies. The traditional maritime maintenance system often reacts to problems only after they arise, leading to unplanned expenses and delays. By placing a qualified Marine Engineer on board 12 to 24 months prior to scheduled availability, we transform findings into actionable intelligence, preventing change orders and ensuring that necessary repairs are documented and funded within the Program Objective Memorandum cycle. With over 15 years of frontline fleet experience and a proven track record, T.E.K. Maritime offers a veteran-owned alternative to large contractors, delivering expert insights directly to our clients.

Military Sealift Command

US Navy

USCG

USTRANSCOM

MARAD

OPCOs

"The USS Warrior's 2020 planned docking is recognized as the USN's best executed availability for this fiscal year, BZ to the maintanence team."

Rear Admiral Ver Hage CNRMC

"USS Patriot MCM 7 has earned the highest marks for all USN vessel's inspected during the 2019-2022 cycle. The second of only 2 excellent scores."

Rear Admiral Engdahl INSURV

"Nate is very organized and task oriented. Very responsive and customer focused. He takes ownership of his team's work and the vessels he supports. His budget, plan of action milestone, and process management is a significant benefit to PCS."

Program Manager Randy Crider

"I've never had a port engineer care for the vessel quite like Nate, I can't go a day without seeing him climbing the bilges or keeping our maintenance plan in line."

Capt. "Sarge" Slaughter USS New Orleans

What services does T.E.K. Maritime provide?

T.E.K. Maritime specializes in vessel inspection and drydock planning, focusing on proactive maintenance to ensure U.S. and allied government vessels remain operationally ready.

How does T.E.K. Maritime help prevent costly emergencies?

By placing a qualified Marine Engineer on board 12 to 24 months before scheduled availability, T.E.K. Maritime identifies potential issues early, allowing for planned repairs rather than reactive, costly change orders.

What is the advantage of using T.E.K. Maritime over traditional shipyard inspections?

Unlike traditional shipyard inspections that often lead to unplanned costs, T.E.K. Maritime provides actionable intelligence that can be documented and funded within the Program Objective Memorandum cycle, preventing crises.

Is T.E.K. Maritime a veteran-owned business?

Yes, T.E.K. Maritime is a veteran-owned small business, founded by Nathan Leustek, who brings over 15 years of frontline fleet experience to government clients.