There is a sentiment that has remained with me since the passing of my father, the late Elie G. Eid: that a ship is safest within the harbor, yet a harbor was never the purpose for which it was built. Navy Group International was not established to remain still, and neither shall we.

The years that have followed his loss have demanded a great deal from this organization. The passing of my father meant the loss of a leader whose judgment guided our direction, whose name lent credibility to this company, and whose presence defined our understanding of leadership itself. It also meant assuming responsibility for what he spent decades building: a dedicated team, a respected reputation, and a standard of work that does not diminish simply because circumstances have changed.

What this experience has made clear to me is that legacy is not something to be preserved from a distance, as a memory alone. It is a responsibility to be carried forward through every decision we make, every client relationship we maintain, and every operation we undertake. My father did not build Navy Group International to be remembered. He built it to continue advancing, and that, in our view, remains the only fitting tribute to his vision.

It is with great pride that I stand alongside my fellow family members, and the entirety of our team, in carrying this work forward. Every inspection conducted, every standard upheld, and every partnership honored represents a continuation of the vision he set in motion. Our growth in recent years has not occurred in spite of this loss, but because of the resolve it instilled in us.

To all those who have placed their trust in Navy Group International, whether through your projects, your partnerships, or your continued confidence in our work, we extend our sincere gratitude. You remain an integral part of a story that continues to unfold, and we do not take that trust lightly.

Warm Wishes,
Carel Mary
Vice President and Shareholder