About Us

Thames Shipyard has been serving the marine industry for over 100 years. Today, the shipyard has complete new-build and maintenance capabilities for all types of commercial vessels, both steel and aluminum, along with well-equipped machine and engine repair shops. Two floating drydocks can accommodate vessels up to 400 feet in length and 10,000 tons displacement.

Thames Shipyard has preformed hundreds of commercial vessel drydockings, numerous new constructions, and many vessel re-powerings and overhauls. In addition to major construction projects, over the past five years, Thames Shipyard has safely conducted over 100 haul outs and repairs on all types of commercial vessels including ferries, fishing vessels (both party and commercial trawlers), pilot boats, tugs, dredges, and barges (deck, scow, crane, and petroleum). In addition, the shipyard also repairs long liners, small freighters and tankers.

Thames Shipyard specializes in NAICS 336611 shipbuilding and repairing, and has done so, continuously, for decades.

Key Personnel

Thames Shipyard employees a diverse professional workforce which includes the following tradesmen:
Administrative, Carpenter, Crane Operator, Diver, Dockmaster, Electrician, Engineering, Forman, Forklift Operator, General Laborer, Linehandler, machinist, Mechanic, NDT, Outside Machinist, Painter, Pipe Fitter, Pressure Washer, Purchasing, Rigger, SCP, Sandblaster, Shipfitter, Welder

Profiles

John P. Wronowski: Owner and President, mechanical engineer; Mr. Wronowski oversees and is involved in all aspects of shipyard work. Mr. Wronowski has worked in the marine industry for over 40 years, and has served as Thames Shipyard’s president for over three decades. Mr. Wronowski is involved with all contract work and each person listed below reports to him directly regarding contract work status and progress.

Adam Wronowski: Vice President, USCG Master, marine engineer, dock master, SCP, U/T specialist, personnel, quality control, environmental. Adam oversees many projects at the shipyard, and is personally involved in every major drydocking evolution. As a corporate officer, Adam is involved in the management of the shipyard, both on a global and day-to-day basis. Adam also serves as the primary environmental coordinator for the shipyard and oversees the implementation and maintenance of the shipyard’s Environmental Master Plan. Adam has worked at Thames Shipyard for over 15 years.

Thames Shipyard’s workforce is entirely non-union and is not at risk of work disruptions due to strikes or other labor-related issues. Thames Shipyard’s workforce is very stable, consisting of many long-term employees with years of ship repair experience.