CoastWise was formed to provide integrated project planning, engineering, strategy and oversight for both owners and shipyards. Our core team and network of seasoned shipbuilding professionals have a broad experience base, and are equipped to tackle any engineering, design or project management challenge
Meet the team
Anthony D. Staffieri
Managing Partner
Tony has over 25 busy years of experience working for owners and shipyards, domestic and foreign and brings an incredible depth of knowledge in electrical, controls, and process engineering and overall shipbuilding management to the table. Tony has frequently been engaged to consult as a subject matter expert and an expert witness in matters of vessel engineering and production. He has worked in yards throughout the world and his capabilities are well recognized in most US shipyards.
Christopher J. Mandalakis
Managing Partner
Chris has over 10 years of newbuilding and repair experience. He earned undergraduate and Master’s Degrees in Naval Architecture from Stevens Institute of Technology and has worked for a number of shipyards, vessel owners and operators to provide engineering and project management services supporting complex and groundbreaking projects in the US and abroad.