Port & Marina Welding
Rick holds a TWIC card, so port terminals, marinas, docks and other secure facilities are part of the job. RickTheWelder does onsite welding repair and fabrication on dock hardware, boat trailers and marine steel and aluminum across Delaware and Eastern Maryland, from the Delaware River and the C&D Canal to the Chesapeake. Rick brings a mobile welding setup onsite.
- 25+ Years Welding
- AWS Certified
- Fully Insured
- TWIC Card Holder
- 24/7 Emergency Service
Regular maintenance accounts for businesses and fleets: call or text (302) 532-6240.
TWIC Card Holder
Getting a welder through a port gate or into a secure facility can hold up a repair. Rick holds a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) for port, marina and secure-facility work.
Tell us your site’s check-in and escort requirements when you call, and the visit gets planned around them.
What We Weld at Ports, Marinas and Docks
Dock and pier hardware: cleats, brackets, ladders and bumper mounts
Gangway and ramp brackets, hinges and railings
Boat trailers: frames, crossmembers, tongues, winch posts and bunk brackets
Aluminum and stainless repairs on boats and workboats
Steel platforms, hoppers, guards and equipment at terminals
Fences, gates and security barriers
Hull and boat work is covered on our marine welding page, and trailer frames on trailer repair.
Regular Accounts for Marinas and Terminals
Marinas, boatyards and terminal operators can set up a regular account for repair and maintenance welding, scheduled around haul-outs, tides and shifts. Townsend is home base, and Rick travels up to 2 hours for big jobs. See also warehouse and fleet repair.
24/7, Including Nights, Fridays and Weekends
A broken boat trailer or dock fitting can tie up a launch, a slip or a berth. RickTheWelder offers 24/7 emergency mobile welding, and we work nights, Fridays and weekends, so the repair can happen when it suits you instead of waiting for next week.
Call or text (302) 532-6240 any time. A photo of the damage helps Rick bring the right material.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have a TWIC card?
Yes. Rick holds a TWIC card for port, marina and secure-facility work.
Can you weld at the dock or in the boatyard?
Yes. Many repairs are done right at the dock or in the yard. Send photos and Rick will tell you what can be done where it sits.
Do you repair boat trailers?
Yes, onsite or at the Townsend shop: frames, crossmembers, tongues, winch posts and bunk brackets.
Do you weld aluminum and stainless?
Yes. Aluminum and stainless are common on boats, docks and marine hardware, and Rick welds both onsite.
Where do you work?
New Castle and Kent County, Delaware and Eastern Maryland, including the Delaware River, the C&D Canal and the Chesapeake side. Rick travels up to 2 hours for big jobs.
Hours
24/7 emergency service. Regular shop work by appointment.
Call (302) 532-6240 | rick@rickthewelder.com
Other services: Marine Welding · Trailer Repair · Warehouse & Fleet Repair · Dock Plate & Leveler Repair · Mobile Welding · 24/7 Emergency Welding
Towns we serve: Townsend (home base) · Middletown · Smyrna · Dover · Newark · Wilmington · all services
RickTheWelder LLC is based in Townsend, Delaware, and serves New Castle County and Kent County, Delaware, plus Eastern Maryland. Rick travels up to 2 hours for big jobs.
Broken? Text Rick a Photo
24/7 emergency mobile welding, including nights, Fridays and weekends, across New Castle and Kent County, Delaware and Eastern Maryland.
Text a photo
Send a photo of the break to (302) 532-6240. A close-up plus one from a few feet back helps.
Get a price
Rick looks at the photos and tells you what it will take to fix and what it costs.
We fix it
With the mobile rig at your place, or bring it to our Townsend shop.