Dockside Services in Fort Lauderdale & Palm Beach
Wards Marine Electric provides expert electrical design support, installation, troubleshooting, repair, and commissioning services for new-build yachts, sportfish vessels, military vessels, and refit projects throughout South Florida and worldwide. Our ABYC-certified marine electricians are trusted by captains, crew, yacht managers, and shipyards to keep vessels operating safely, efficiently, and reliably both at the dock and underway.
Whether you need emergency troubleshooting, a complete electrical refit, or support for a new equipment installation, our outside service department delivers responsive onsite marine electrical service backed by more than 75 years of industry expertise.
Our Dockside Marine Electricians Provide:
Electrical Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
- Diagnosing intermittent faults
- Voltage irregularities
- Grounding problems
- Shore power failures
- Breaker trips
- Corrosion-related damage
- Equipment communication issues
Shore Power Services
- Shore power connections
- Shore power cables and inlets
- Isolation transformer
- Frequency converters
- Smart pedestal systems
- Galvanic isolation systems
Generator & Power Management Support
- Generator troubleshooting
- Load bank testing
- Power management systems (PMS)
- Switchgear diagnostics
- Synchronization systems
- Emergency power systems
Marine Lighting Installation & Repair
- Navigation lighting
- Interior and exterior LED lighting
- Underwater lighting
- Courtesy lighting
- Engine room lighting
- Custom lighting control systems
Battery & Charging Systems
- Battery banks
- Battery chargers
- Inverters
- Converter systems
- DC distribution systems
- Lithium battery upgrades
Electrical Refits & Upgrades
- AC/DC rewiring
- Distribution panel upgrades
- Custom switchboard installation
- Electronics integration
- New equipment installation
- System modernization
Emergency Dockside Service
Electrical problems can happen at any time. Our field service team responds quickly to help minimize downtime and restore safe vessel operation as efficiently as possible.
Worldwide Marine Electrical Support
With locations in Fort Lauderdale and Riviera Beach, Ward’s Marine Electric supports vessels throughout Florida, the Caribbean, the Bahamas, and worldwide. Our outside service department regularly travels to shipyards, marinas, and ports to provide expert marine electrical support wherever it’s needed.
Dockside Converter Rental Program
Each of our dockside rental converters, manufactured and installed by A/Sea Power Systems, includes delivery to the dock, disconnection, and removal by an ABYC-certified field service technician. We currently offer single 75kVA units or 150kVA service through two paralleled 75kVA units. For information regarding our rental prices, please refer to the materials we have provided.
Load Bank Rental Program
Load bank rentals are available for a daily or weekly rental up to 500KW. Disconnect, removal and onsite operation must be performed by an ABYC certified marine electrician.
Frequently Asked
Why Choose Ward’s Marine Electric
• ABYC-certified marine electricians
• More than 75 years of marine electrical expertise
• Trusted by captains, crew, yacht managers, and shipyards
• Worldwide service capabilities
• Industry-leading troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Comprehensive marine electrical solutions from engineering to installation
Power Conversion Equipment
Power conversion equipment for transforming and conditioning onboard electrical power, including inverters, converters, power supplies, frequency converters, and related components for AC and DC systems.
Transformers
Marine transformers for voltage conversion, isolation, and power conditioning, including equipment used in shore power systems, onboard distribution, and electrical protection applications.
Shore Power
Shore power products for connecting boats and yachts to dockside AC power, including cords, adapters, inlets, connectors, plugs, receptacles, cable sets, and power management accessories.
