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At STERLING Small Ship Engineering, we pride ourselves on delivering top-notch marine engineering services. Our team of skilled professionals is dedicated to providing solutions that meet the highest industry standards.
Marine Engineering
STERLING brings years of experience in the design, engineering, and conversion of existing commercial hulls into bespoke luxury living accommodation, purpose-built for both tidal and non-tidal waterways.
Specialising in the transformation of Thames lighters and other commercial craft, STERLING has successfully overseen and project-managed multiple high-end houseboat conversions f
Houseboat Conversions
STERLING brings years of experience in the design, engineering, and conversion of existing commercial hulls into bespoke luxury living accommodation, purpose-built for both tidal and non-tidal waterways.
The image shown illustrates one of STERLING’s hallmark projects — the conversion of a Thames lighter into a luxury houseboat.
STERLING has project-managed multi-disciplinary te
Marine Civil Engineering and Floating Infrastructure
STERLING has significant expertise in the design, construction, and management of complex residential moorings across the Thames and other inland waterways.
The image shown captures a recent project in which modular pontoon infrastructure was craned into position as part of a new mooring installation in West London. STERLING provided the complete
Houseboat Conversions
A legacy Thames lighter in the early stages of houseboat conversion.
STERLING has a pedigree, expertise and capability in the dry-docking, surveying, repair, upgrade and conversion of legacy Thames lighters and barges into world-class floating residential accommodation.
STERLING is a leading light in developing safety systems for modern houseboats. Built from scratch to plan
Management of Marine Civil Engineering Projects.
Here STERLING managed the removal and on-site disposal of multiple wrecks from a west London waterfront area - as a precursor to building a 29 berth mooring facility. Expertise in river environmental license applications, STERLING will project manage entire waterside developments from start to completion.
Marine Civil Engineering
STERLING will manage every part of the process from initial concept, to plans and licensing to selection of contractors, management on site and delivery a marine engineering projects.
This image shows a piling operation organised and overseen by STERLING