Admiral Fluidics Corp./Parent Horrigan Corp.

Maritime Ship Prop System that is 5 times as efficient as traditional props. The Solidwater™ Prop has the potential to reduce atmospheric pollution by 6%.

  • Stage Prototype Ready
  • Industry Maritime/Shipping
  • Location Washington D.C., DC, USA
  • Currency USD
  • Employees 6
  • Incorporation Type C-corp
  • Website admiralfluidics.com

Company Summary

A breakthrough in fluid dynamics allows the Solidwater™ ship propeller to eliminate the Bernoulli effect (cavitation and back eddy drag). 12 Prototypes complete, all producing 5 times better performance than traditional props. It also reduces ship construction costs roughly25%. $2.5 MM and 7 yrs invested. We are targeting the $22bn commercial ship market with 3 models that will cover 80% of that market. Two patents granted, more in the pipe.

Team

  • David Horrigan
    CTO/Founder

    Achievements include leading successful start-ups as the CEO in the Maritime Construction, Fishing, and Pharmaceutical industries. Also led international product development, marketing, business dev. teams and has held senior executive management positions with global firms — Water Supply Associates Corp. and Horton Maritime Explorations. Mr. Horrigan has been chief Engineer with BC Packers, Horton Maritime Exp. and Invader Cruise Lines

  • Greg Hughes
    COO

    Award winning operations and establishment executive. Lean Manufacturing director with a background in medical devices, aerospace and other high reliability industries. Experienced in turning around failing divisions and new operations start up.

  • Sheldon Ruben
    Chief Engineer

    . Ruben has been the technical manager of one successful company start-up and two successful turnarounds. He has been responsible for the mechanical and electrical design of ROVs, thrusters and tools using pressure tolerant motors and custom motor controllers. He has managed multiple concurrent projects spanning 3 or 4 continents with typical values exceeding $1M.

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