MOORE BROTHERS AND OCEAN STATE COMPOSITES TEAM UP TO GET THE JOB DONE
After two years of working with REGENT Craft, Moore Brothers Company was selected to build their first full-scale prototype vessel in May of 2023. REGENT is developing a range of all-electric seagliders, flying vessels that combine the speed, comfort, and navigation systems of an aircraft with the convenience, maneuverability, and affordability of a boat. At 55ft long with a 65ft wingspan, the full-scale composite prototype vessel would represent the company's flagship design and perform it's first crewed testing. Moore Brothers worked closely with REGENT through their initial development and supported their establishment in Rhode Island, and as a young company now earning contracts for larger projects, founders Oliver and Sam Moore quickly acknowledged the need to expand.
"When it came to acquiring additional talent, it was important we did it in a sustainable way," said Oliver, who led the decision to sub-contract another local company, specialists Ocean State Composites, to lead fabrication of the REGENT hull. The vessel hull is a 55ft fuselage, built to critical weight specifications that require technical out-of-autoclave prepreg lamination skills.
Working collaboratively with the community empowers Moore Brothers and its neighbors to support big jobs with greater strength and experience, with less of the risk that comes with rapid onset growth. "Ocean State Composites has brought the highest level of composite craftsmanship to the project here at Moore Brothers," Oliver continued. "We've enjoyed working with them and would like to think the partnership has been beneficial for all parties - We’ve pushed each other."
In addition to Moore Brothers' project management and engineering teams, staff of 20 core builders and 15,000sq ft facility, the Ocean State Composites brought 25 of the industry's top talent and the large-scale fabrication expertise of it's owner, Zack Parent. In uniting under a common goal, the teams have proven their hardworking nature... true to people who have worked the waterfront for many years and carried Rhode Island’s marine trade proficiency to clients and countries overseas.
Zack and the team at Ocean State Composites have worked at Moore Brothers to manage the hull build and "pitched in" in more ways than one, often stepping in to help problem solve and make recommendations. Indicative of the project's nature, the REGENT build continues to be a collaboration among partners.
"At Ocean State Composites, we've been building a great crew over the last few years. Having some of the best guys in the game is what makes my company tick,” said Zack, who recently opened his own facility on Broadcommon Rd. "The opportunity to join Moore Brothers on this new and exciting endeavor is a true privilege and we don't take it lightly. Their team brings years of experience designing and executing at a high level. The meshing of the crews has been seamless, and we look forward to a positive future for the collaborative.”
Moore Brothers Company is currently hiring composite technicians. Email us directly at office@moorebro.co or view and apply to one of our open positions.