Florida, United States · Internationally Operating

Maritime Technical Execution & Dry Dock Leadership

TF Federation Group LLC is a reliable technical partner for dry dock execution, marine systems retrofit, and ship repair — delivering structured, compliance-driven programs across cruise, commercial, industrial, and offshore fleets in regulated international shipyard environments.

Florida, United StatesHeadquarters
ISO 9001 · 14001 · 45001Standards
Europe · Americas · Asia-PacificOperational Reach
Our Team

People Behind Execution

A multinational team combining field technical expertise and international administrative coordination — deployed where fleets operate, managed where decisions are made.

Executive Leadership
CCL

CCL

CEO · Managing Director

Strategic direction, commercial leadership, and compliance governance across all TF Federation Group operations worldwide.

CCS

CCS

Technical Operations Manager

Field execution leadership across dry dock scopes — technical supervision, certified welding and thermofusion oversight, and multi-discipline crew direction.

Department Management
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Kimberly Halberstadt

Resources Department Manager

Crew resourcing, personnel documentation, and workforce compliance for international deployments.

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Janna Steinmeier

Operations Department Manager

Project coordination, cross-yard logistics, and execution scheduling from the Miami operations office.

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Hannah Ilsye

Travel Section Manager

International crew mobilization — travel logistics, visas, and Schengen zone operational support.

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Anne van Jensen

Financial Department Manager

Financial planning, invoicing, insurance administration, and contract cost control.

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Andrea von Morgenstern

Commercial Department Manager

Client relations, commercial proposals, and vendor qualification processes with fleet operators.

Operating Teams

Technical Field Team

Field Execution — International Shipyards

Multinational technical crew specialized in marine systems retrofit, dry dock execution, certified welding, and thermofusion — deployed across regulated shipyard environments in Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.

Administrative Team

Operations & Coordination — Miami Office

Multinational team managing project coordination, logistics, compliance documentation, and client relations — supporting field execution from our Miami operations office.

Core Capabilities

Service Portfolio

Structured technical execution across marine systems, dry dock programs, and retrofit engineering within compliance-driven international shipyard frameworks.

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Marine Systems Retrofit

Full-cycle integration of marine systems within regulated dry dock environments — from dimensional survey through commissioning under classification and environmental standards.

Black & Grey Water Systems Bilge & Ballast Modifications Pump & Filtration Integration Pipefitting & Piping Retrofits Thermofusion — Georg Fischer
MARPOLSOLAS
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Dry Dock Execution

Structured multi-yard dry dock coordination and ship repair across international regulated environments. We operate where fleets dry dock — worldwide.

Dry Dock Planning Complete Ship Repair Steel Structural Repairs Certified Welding — Multi-Process QA/QC Oversight
ISO 9001ISO 45001IACS
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Engineering & Fabrication

On-site engineering leadership and marine fabrication integrated into complex retrofit programs. Dimensional validation and real-time field adaptation under classification standards.

Marine Steel Fabrication Confined Space Management Integration Engineering Drawings System Commissioning
ISO 14001Class Docs
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Technical Operations Support

End-to-end support for international maritime programs — crew deployment, insurance, cross-border logistics, and compliance documentation.

Technical Crew Deployment Travel & Insurance Schengen Zone Operations Compliance Documentation
International Operational Structure

Execution Model

A compliance-first technical partnership model — structured for reliable scope leadership and consistent delivery within demanding international shipyard environments.

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Reliable Technical Partnership

We take defined technical ownership within complex dry dock and retrofit programs — integrating engineering control, compliance alignment, and multi-discipline supervision from mobilization to commissioning. Consistent delivery regardless of shipyard geography.

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Cross-Yard Adaptability

Operational presence across shipyards in Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and the Caribbean. Structured for rapid cross-yard deployment under consistent compliance frameworks.

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Compliance as Foundation

ISO-aligned quality, environmental, and safety management systems at every execution level. International maritime standards alignment, certified welding, and Georg Fischer thermofusion certification in all scopes.

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Long-Term Partner Trajectory

Built for enduring technical partnerships — from defined scope delivery toward integrated leadership responsibility across marine retrofit and ship repair at regulated international shipyard environments.

ISO 9001 — Quality Management Systems
ISO 14001 — Environmental Management
ISO 45001 — Occupational Health & Safety
Georg Fischer Thermofusion Certification
Certified Welding — Multiple Processes
MARPOL & SOLAS Aligned Execution
Proven Execution

Featured Case Study

Marine Wastewater Treatment System Integration

Engine Room Retrofit Scope

TypeMarine Systems Integration
EnvironmentRegulated Dry Dock
ComplianceMARPOL · SOLAS

TF Federation Group delivered complete engineering leadership within a regulated dry dock engine room retrofit, overseeing the full integration of a marine wastewater treatment system under severe spatial and classification constraints. The intervention combined dimensional survey, integration engineering, structural adaptation, and controlled on-site execution — ensuring full compliance with MARPOL and classification requirements throughout.

Onboard dimensional survey & validation
Retrofit integration engineering drawings
Structural modification planning
Tooling & material logistics coordination
Confined space installation management
Multi-discipline field supervision
System commissioning support
Compliance documentation delivery
International Operations

Global Fleet Experience

Technical execution across multiple fleet sectors in regulated international dry dock environments on four continents.

Countries of Operational Presence
FranceGermanyNorwaySpain ItalyNetherlandsBahamasPanama SingaporeABC IslandsEcuadorUSA
Fleet Sectors Served
Cruise Vessels
Passenger Ferries
Ro-Ro Vessels
Cargo Ships
Offshore Support Vessels
Fishing Fleets
Industrial Marine Platforms
Commercial Vessels
International Engagement

Documented Participation in Spanish Maritime Policy Forums

Our leadership has engaged directly with Spain's maritime and port authorities at official sector forums — credentialed through formal government correspondence facilitating entry to Spain.

October 2024 · Barcelona

World Maritime Day Parallel Event

Attended by: Christian A. Cedeño Lama, on behalf of TF Marine LLC (predecessor entity of TF Federation Group)
Dates: 20–22 October 2024 · IMO official parallel event, Barcelona, Spain
Correspondence issued by: Dirección General de la Marina Mercante
Signed by: Gustavo Santana Hernández — Director General
Electronically signed government correspondence · Ministerio de Transportes y Movilidad Sostenible
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March 2026 · Valencia

I Congreso Nacional del Sector Portuario

Attended by: Christian A. Cedeño Lama, on behalf of TF Marine LLC (predecessor entity of TF Federation Group)
Dates: 3–5 March 2026 · First National Congress of the Spanish Port Sector, Valencia
Correspondence issued by: Puertos del Estado — Organismo Público
Signed by: Pilar Parra Serrano — Directora Corporativa
Electronically signed & CSV-verified government correspondence
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Galápagos Maritime Summit 2026
Strategic Initiative

Galápagos Maritime Summit 2026

High-level international maritime platform organized by TF Federation Group — positioning the Americas–Pacific corridor at the center of global sector dialogue.

DatesNovember 17–19, 2026
LocationPuerto Ayora, Galápagos
FormatEdition I · MMXXVI · Invitation Only

TF Federation Group is the organizer of GMS 2026 — a high-level closed technical dialogue on maritime safety, sustainability, and operations in the world's most sensitive marine ecosystems. The Summit gathers institutional authorities, classification societies, cruise operators, and port authorities around a structured, invitation-only program focused on regulatory alignment and sustainable maritime development across the Americas–Pacific corridor.

Regulatory AlignmentInternational maritime compliance and regulatory framework discussions
Sector DialogueCross-regional cooperation across the Americas–Pacific basin
Sustainable DevelopmentEnvironmental sustainability in sensitive marine operations
Capacity BuildingMaritime workforce and institutional capability development

In coordination with maritime authorities, classification societies and cruise operators. Institutional organizations and maritime companies interested in participating in GMS 2026 may submit an expression of interest to the organizing committee.

Capacity Development

Certified Training Center

Corporate maritime training under formal partnership with Bureau Veritas Ecuador — for organizations demanding compliance, reliability, and certified technical competence.

Bureau Veritas
In Formal Partnership with Bureau Veritas Ecuador
TF Federation Group operates a Certified Maritime Training Center delivering compliance-oriented technical training and internationally recognized certification pathways for shipping companies, shipyard operators, offshore service providers, and port authorities.
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Safety Management SystemsISO 45001 · SOLAS
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Environmental Management — MarineISO 14001 · MARPOL
Quality Management SystemsISO 9001 · Bureau Veritas
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Certified Thermofusion TechniquesGeorg Fischer Standards
Marine Systems Technical TrainingPipefitting · Welding · Mechanical
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Compliance Documentation & QA/QCRegulatory Frameworks · Audit Readiness
Corporate Training Programs — Structured for organizational compliance
Target

HR, HSE, and Operations departments of maritime companies and port operators

Format

In-company, customized to organizational scope and compliance requirements

Credentials

Bureau Veritas certified — internationally recognized

Standards

ISO 9001 · 14001 · 45001 · MARPOL · SOLAS

Get In Touch

Contact Us

For dry dock program enquiries, marine systems execution requirements, technical partnership discussions, or GMS 2026 participation — reach out directly.

Legal EntityTF Federation Group LLC
HeadquartersFlorida, United States
Websitewww.tf-federation.com
GMS Platformwww.galapagosmaritimesummit.com
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CoverageEurope · Americas · Asia-Pacific · Caribbean
We go where fleets dry dock.