MARITIME
Bermello Ajamil & Partners, Inc. (BA) is one of the leading ports and maritime planning and development firms worldwide. With projects located on all six continents and its world-renowned expertise in cruise, cargo, and port operations, it stands as one of only a handful of Architectural, Engineering and Planning firms responsible for shaping the way waterfronts operate and respond to the diverse and complex needs of these industries.
BA has played a major role in the development of cruise and port facilities by delivering innovative solutions to the growing travel demands of the world’s seaports in order to meet the needs and expectations of the cruise line industry and its passengers. BA understands cruise facilities from all facets of operations, including cruise lines, port operations, labor, navigation, security,Customs & Immigration, environmental and community interests.
We are one of the few firms that can take these unique projects from concept to completion. BA has proven this time and again worldwide! Our global track record is unrivaled and includes some of the world’s most recognized ports.

LEADERSHIP
Bermello Ajamil & Partners Ports & Maritime Division is among the premier groups working on waterfronts across the globe.

Luis Ajamil, PE
President, Chief Executive Officer

Mark Ittel,
Senior Vice President of Ports + Maritime

Michael Vanderbeek,
Director Ports + Maritime

Luis de Carvalho,
CEO, BA Europe
“One of the best urban waterfront planners in the world.”
“B&A successfully set the stage for what is going to be San Diego’s waterfront experience for decades to come.”
“Thanks to you and other professionals at Bermello, Ajamil & Partners we have facilities here at the University of Miami that combines beauty, distinction, timeliness of design, and exceptional functionality…It will be the centerpiece and an architectural example of the excellence required of the University.”
“I have found the professional architecture and engineering services provided by the firm of Bermello, Ajamil & Partners (B&A) to be excellent…responsive and to be staffed with professional architects and engineers that possess a high degree of competence and professionalism.”
“Over the years we’ve had a number of construction projects and have found BA to be among the easiest with which to work providing a great deal of personalized service, immediate availability, quick responsiveness, and complete on-time follow-thru. In my extensive career, I don’t believe I’ve ever dealt with a more professional firm.”
“Our experience with B&A throughout these projects has been outstanding and the work produced by the team has not only met, but exceeded our expectations. Their expertise and available professional resources is very impressive.”
“Their creativity, level of responsiveness and management of our construction program was nothing short of phenomenal. We are extremely satisfied with their services to Florida International University and we are pleased to recommend them highly to you.”
“Our experience with B&A throughout these projects has been outstanding and work produced by the team has met and exceeded our expectations.”
“I am providing this correspondence to indicate the City’s overall satisfaction with your firm’s design of the Aventura Community Recreation Center. The facility is aesthetically pleasing and a great compliment to the City of Aventura.”