Our Mission and Our People

Mission Statement

CNI Marine Services is dedicated to providing great service to the customer at a fair price.  We're here to help the boat owner get more from their boat for less money while operating in a safe and ocean friendly manner.  We'll do whatever it takes to get the project done in a timely and professional fashion. 

We're deeply concerned with the conditon of the oceans and we work hard to do all we can to increase awareness and take positve action to preserve the ocean environment and the creatures that live there.

Captain Steve Neil 

Steve is a U.S. Coast Guard licensed master on vessels to 100 gross tons.  He's been licensed since 1983.
His experience includes work on yachts, commercial vessels, and in the commercial diving business.  He's also spent time in Hollywood working in films and television.  Credits include Baywatch, Superman, Nixon, and Face Off.
He's currently operating CNI Marine and is also the Vessel Operations Manager at the Bodega Marine Laboratory

Capt. Nate Stone

Varnish and gold leaf master, world sailor, tall ship captain, and go to guy.  One of the best dudes I've ever met.  He's unequaled in the finish department.  A true artist and a real gentleman. 

He is also a builder of cigar box guitars and other items of art.  Let me know if you're interested and I will refer you.