Built on Integrity
Powered by Excellence. A Guam-based crew delivering mission-critical marine services with a commitment to precision, readiness, and the Pacific communities we serve.
Our Story
Blue Steel Marine was founded in 2018 by Maria Santos Reyes, a third-generation Chamorro with two decades of defense contracting experience. After years of watching Pacific fleet maintenance get outsourced to companies thousands of miles from the waterline, she saw an opportunity: build a team that actually lives where the ships are.
Starting with a four-person crew and a single welding rig in Apra Harbor, Blue Steel quickly earned a reputation for showing up early, staying late, and doing the job right the first time. Within two years, we'd expanded into full-spectrum marine repair — hull fabrication, mechanical overhaul, electrical systems, and coatings — serving both U.S. Navy vessels and commercial operators across Micronesia.
Today we're a certified Women-Owned Small Business and HUBZone company with a growing team of skilled tradespeople. But the mission hasn't changed: deliver precision work with island-rooted values, right where it's needed most.
Mission & Values
Our mission is simple: provide the Pacific fleet with marine repair and industrial services that match the urgency and precision of the missions they support. Everything we do flows from three core values.
Precision
Every weld, every splice, every bolt torqued to spec. We don't cut corners because the people aboard these vessels are counting on us. Our work has to be right — not close enough, not good enough — right.
Readiness
Ships don't break down on a schedule, and neither do we. When a vessel needs emergency repair at 0300 or a drydock window gets moved up by two weeks, our team is packed and moving. Readiness isn't a slogan — it's how we operate.
Inafa'maolek
The Chamorro concept of mutual care, harmony, and shared responsibility. It means we look after our crew, respect the communities we work in, and treat every partner — from a deckhand to a contracting officer — with the same straightforward honesty.
Leadership
The people who set the standard. Our leadership team brings decades of hands-on experience in marine trades, military operations, and Pacific commerce.
Maria Santos Reyes
Founder & CEO
Third-generation Chamorro with 20+ years in defense contracting. Founded Blue Steel to keep Pacific fleet maintenance where it belongs — in the Pacific.
James "JT" Taitano
Director of Operations
Former Navy hull technician with 15 years of shipyard experience. Runs day-to-day operations and makes sure every job stays on schedule and on spec.
David Kwon
Chief Engineer
Licensed marine engineer specializing in propulsion and mechanical systems. Leads all technical assessments and complex repair planning.
Ana Luisa Cruz
Director of Business Development
Oversees contract acquisition, partner relationships, and strategic growth across the Pacific theater. Formerly with NAVFAC Marianas.
What Our Clients Say
Trusted by government agencies, commercial fleets, and private operators across the Pacific.
"Blue Steel Marine delivered on a tight drydock schedule when no one else on the island could. Their team mobilized in 48 hours and completed the hull repairs ahead of deadline. That kind of readiness is rare."
James Rivera
Operations Director, Pacific Shipping Co.
"We've worked with BSM on multiple vessel repair contracts. Their fabrication quality is consistent, their documentation is thorough, and they communicate proactively. They understand what government contracting demands."
Sarah Chen
Contracting Officer, U.S. Navy Regional Maintenance Center
"What sets Blue Steel apart is their culture. The inafa'maolek values aren't just words on a wall — you see it in how their crew treats each other and how they treat our vessels. Professional, respectful, and relentless."
Mark Terlaje
Fleet Manager, Guam Commercial Marine
From the Yard
Hull work, heavy steel, open water — Blue Steel Marine on the job at Apra Harbor and across the Pacific.
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We're Hiring!
We're building a team of skilled professionals who take pride in their craft. If you're ready for work that matters, we want to hear from you.
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