Marine Permitting, Project Management & Maritime Consulting
Five Fathoms Consulting is a Gloucester, Massachusetts-based marine consulting firm specializing in marine permitting, waterfront project management, maritime litigation support, expert witness services, marine investigations, vessel support and maritime logistics. Led by Thomas “TJ” Ciarametaro, a Massachusetts Certified Harbormaster, former Port Director, U.S. Coast Guard 100 G.T. Master, and maritime professional with 20 years of U.S. Coast Guard service, Five Fathoms brings practical maritime experience to complex waterfront, operational and legal matters.
Five Fathoms Consulting provides specialized support for waterfront property owners, marine businesses, attorneys, project teams and organizations operating on or near the water. Our core services are organized around three areas of maritime expertise.
Marine Permitting & Chapter 91
Permitting and project management for docks, piers, gangways, floats, seawalls, bulkheads and other waterfront projects. Services include Chapter 91 Waterways licenses, renewals and amendments, historic license research, Conservation Commission filings, MassDEP coordination, permit strategy and contractor coordination.
Maritime Litigation Support & Expert Witness
Maritime investigations, expert consultation and litigation support involving vessel operations, navigation, marine casualties, personal injury, collisions, groundings, salvage, harbor operations and marine construction incidents. Services include case review, technical analysis, expert reports, deposition support and trial testimony.
Vessel Support &
Maritime Logistics
Maritime logistics and operational coordination for projects on the water, including vessel sourcing, research and support vessels, captain and crew coordination, shoreside facilities, equipment logistics, project planning and private yacht and vessel delivery.
Maritime Experience & Leadership
Five Fathoms Consulting is led by Thomas “TJ” Ciarametaro, whose maritime background includes 20 years of U.S. Coast Guard service, service as Gloucester’s Port Director, certification as a Massachusetts Harbormaster, and extensive experience in maritime operations, navigation, law enforcement, harbor management, marine permitting and waterfront project coordination.
Why Five Fathoms Consulting
Five Fathoms Consulting combines real-world maritime operations experience with regulatory knowledge and hands-on project coordination. Whether navigating a waterfront permitting process, managing a marine project, supporting a maritime legal matter or coordinating vessels and logistics, our focus is practical problem-solving, clear communication and responsible project execution.
Marine Consulting Across Boston’s North Shore
Based in Gloucester, Five Fathoms Consulting supports waterfront projects throughout Boston’s North Shore, including Gloucester, Rockport, Essex, Ipswich, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Beverly, Salem, Marblehead, Newburyport and surrounding coastal communities. Maritime litigation support, expert witness services and vessel-support assignments are available beyond the North Shore based on project requirements.
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Have a Waterfront Project or Maritime Matter?
Contact Five Fathoms Consulting to discuss marine permitting, Chapter 91 requirements, waterfront project management, maritime litigation support, vessel operations or maritime logistics.