From expanding our pump capabilities to strengthening our leadership team and completing our Chesapeake facility, this month brings major milestones! Read on to see how these developments will elevate the support we deliver across the marine industry.
Enhanced Support for the U.S. Navy: JA Moody and Moody Marine Service Now Offering Megator Pumps!
JA Moody and Moody Marine Service are proud to announce a new partnership with Megator Corp, enhancing our ability to support the U.S. Navy and marine customers with best-in-class pump technology. Effective immediately, JA Moody will handle all new product sales for Megator’s full pump lines, while Moody Marine Service will provide OEM repairs and parts support. Megator pumps are installed across the entire U.S. Navy Keet, making this partnership a signiLcant step in ensuring reliable access to new equipment and factory-authorized service through trusted, proven channels.
Megator is best known for its Sliding Shoe Pump (watch this 3D video), a uniquely engineered positive-displacement pump recognized worldwide for its reliability in demanding marine environments. Key advantages of the Sliding Shoe Pump include:
- Smooth, low-pulsation Kow ideal for critical shipboard systems
- Simple, rugged construction that makes maintenance straightforward and cost-effective
- Ability to handle abrasive, viscous, dirty, and even air-entrained Kuids
This partnership strengthens our commitment to bringing best-in-class Kuid control solutions to the Keet and ensures customers have streamlined access to both new equipment and factory-authorized repairs.
Contact JA Moody for new pump sales and Moody Marine Service for pump repairs.
We’re excited to bring Megator’s proven performance to our customers and look forward to supporting your pump needs across the Navy and marine sectors.
Our New Vice President of Operations!
Moody Marine Service is pleased to welcome Katrina T. Gilbert as our new Vice President of Operations.
Katrina joins us with nearly two decades of experience leading large-scale, multi-site operations, driving organizational alignment, and strengthening performance across high- demand environments. Her background in operational strategy, lean process improvement, and cross-functional team leadership makes her a strong addition to our team. Her leadership philosophy centers on clarity, accountability, and empowering teams with the tools and structure needed to perform at their highest level—values that align closely with our commitment to operational excellence and customer service.
We are excited and look forward to the leadership, strategic mindset, and people-Lrst approach Katrina will bring to our organization.
Please join us in welcoming Katrina to the Moody Marine Service team.
Chesapeake Facility Transformation Complete
We’re excited to share that construction at our Chesapeake facility is o\cially complete. The team now enjoys beautiful new o\ce spaces designed for collaboration, e\ciency, and a more modern work environment.
On the shop Koor, we have fully implemented a lean Kow layout that streamlines operations and enhances throughput. With these improvements, the facility is now operating with 40% more capacity, positioning us to support our customers with greater speed and reliability.
This marks a major milestone for our organization—thank you to everyone who played a role in bringing this transformation to life.
Thanksgiving Holiday Office Closure
Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends! Our o\ces will be closed on Friday, November 28th.
International WorkBoat Show 2025
We’re proud to announce that JA Moody and Moody Marine Service will be exhibiting at the 2025 International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans this December.
Booth #1946.
As a trusted partner to the U.S. Navy and commercial marine industry, we’ll be showcasing our best-in-class, American-made Kow control products and service solutions from leading OEM partners, including Lexair, Inc., Curtiss-Wright Corporation, The Hellan Strainer Company, and CPV Manufacturing.
From innovative valve technologies to OEM-authorized repair and overhaul capabilities, our focus remains on engineering excellence, reliability, and performance across every shipboard system we support.
Join us at the WorkBoat Show to learn how JA Moody and Moody Marine Service continue to advance next-generation Kow control solutions for the nation’s Keet and shipbuilders.
Industry Podcast Spotlight: CAVASShips
If you love staying current on naval and maritime news, put the CAVASShips Podcast at the top of your listening list. Hosted weekly by Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello, this insightful show dives into the events, issues, and innovations shaping the naval and maritime world.
What other industry podcasts are you listening to?
Celebrating Our Amazing Team
Great service starts with a great team. We believe in supporting a culture where people thrive— and today, we’re honored to recognize these incredible team members who’ve been a vital part of that vision:
- Doug Horne ( 16 years)
- Rickey Koenig (11 years)
Congratulations, and thank you for all of your hard work and dedication!
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