Resolve Marine Expands with Construction Solutions International Merger
Deal News | Mar 04, 2025 | EIN
Fort Lauderdale-based Resolve Marine, a leader in marine salvage, emergency response, and industrial marine services, has merged with the marine division of Construction Solutions International (CSI), which is known for providing industrial marine and commercial diving services in the Theodore Industrial Canal and West Mobile area since 1984. The merger, finalized on February 25, 2025, is a strategic move designed to bolster Resolve's offerings in the U.S. Gulf region. Through this merger, Resolve Marine inherits CSI's personnel, equipment, cranes, barges, and a shallow-draft river tug named M/V Enterprise. The CSI marine division will now operate under Resolve Marine's management, led by A.W. McAfee, combining the expertise of both companies to create a stronger entity capable of meeting rising demands for marine services in the region.
Sectors
- Marine Services
- Transportation and Logistics
Geography
- United States – Resolve Marine is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and the operations focus on the U.S. Gulf region, particularly around Theodore Industrial Canal and West Mobile, Alabama.
Industry
- Marine Services – The merger involves companies providing marine salvage, emergency response, industrial marine services, and commercial diving services.
- Transportation and Logistics – Resolve Marine's enhanced operations in the Gulf region involve vessel transportation and increased logistical capabilities.
Financials
- Not disclosed – The financial terms of the merger were not disclosed.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resolve Marine | Bidding Company | Company | A global provider of marine salvage, emergency response, and industrial marine services. |
| Construction Solutions International | Selling Company | Company | A regional industrial marine and commercial diving services company providing services along the Theodore Industrial Canal and West Mobile, Alabama. |
| Jerry W. Bailey Jr. | Founder | Person | Founder of Construction Solutions International, continuing with Resolve Marine focusing on business development efforts. |
| A.W. McAfee | Director of Marine Service Centers | Person | Leads the integration and management of CSI’s marine division into Resolve Marine. |
| Adam Buffington | Manager of Marine Service Centers, Gulf Coast | Person | Emphasized the strategic expansion through the merger. |