Experience. Innovation. Maritime Solutions.
Navaya Maritime Inc. is focused on delivering innovative and practical solutions for the global maritime industry.
Founded by Capt. Prasad Menon, a lifelong maritime entrepreneur with extensive industry experience, Navaya Maritime brings together deep operational knowledge, commercial insight, and a forward-looking approach to address the evolving needs of the maritime sector.
Our strength lies in combining decades of hands-on maritime experience with innovative thinking. We understand the complexities of the industry and are committed to developing efficient, practical, and sustainable solutions that create long-term value.
At Navaya Maritime, experience guides us—and innovation drives us forward.
Our Team
Capt. Prasad
Menon
•40+ years leading a multimillion-dollar ship operations company based in Houston, Texas.
•Executed major projects for leading oil companies in Arctic Russia.
•Principal carrier for USDA humanitarian aid to challenging global destinations.
•Developed one of the largest windmill terminals in Freeport, Texas.
•Pioneered satellite communications for crew across major commercial fleets.
Rear Admiral
James A Watson IV
Former BSEE Director and Coast Guard leader with maritime safety expertise.
•Leads Navaya’s
compliance with nuclear maritime regulations and security standards.
•Co- author
Zero Point
Four
Steve
Winston
•40+ years in
nuclear engineering
with Lockheed & Westinghouse leadership.
•Expert in modular
nuclear design and
SMR deployment.
•Oversees technical feasibility, safety,
and U.S. certification.
Patents
1
Licensing several patents for super efficient hull form for ships and power barges.
2
US Patent #11,518,479 issued to Prasad Menon, December 6th, 2022 for partially fixed tween decks.
3
Over 11 patents in filing by Navaya Maritime Inc.