Generations of Exceptional Service

About New England Marine Documentation

At New England Marine Documentation, we help people navigate vessel registry with ease, efficiency, and expertise. NEMD has been a leader in marine registry services since 1978. The crew at NEMD have carefully cultivated superb working relationships with banks, brokers and government agencies all across the globe. We are always meticulous, organized and thorough, while recognizing that time is of the essence.

Professionals in the marine industry turn to NEMD with challenging questions and extraordinary circumstances. Our team has more than 70 years of collective experience, combined with a comprehensive understanding of finance and wealth of industry knowledge, we provide our client’s unparalleled support with complex business transactions, contracts, and closings.

NEMD is a family-owned business with an outstanding reputation for being trustworthy, communicative, and community-minded. We live our values with integrity, taking pride in our long-lasting relationships with industry partners. Education and community building are of the utmost importance to us, so you will often find us at industry events, trade shows and conferences.

Our Crew

Christine’s first summer job was with NEMD, her “Aunt Marie’s boat business.” Christine went on to earn a BS in Business Management and a Masters in Business Administration. Christine has regularly consulted on operational efficiencies and process improvement projects at NEMD, while operating in senior management roles at Fortune 500 companies for over 15 years. In 2020, Christine rejoined NEMD as Vice-President and CEO where she runs a tight ship of knowledgeable, trustworthy, and friendly crew.

Christine lives in Winchester, MA with her family and dog Bandit. She enjoys traveling, reading and volunteering within the community and local schools.

Christine is member of the following associations:

  • President, American Vessel Documentation Association (AVDA)

  • National Marine Lending Association (NMLA)

  • Yacht Brokers Association of America (YBAA)

  • Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA)

Christine Wagner

OWNER

PRESIDENT

Kelly joined the crew at New England Marine Documentation in early 2020 after working as an Operations Associate at a Financial Investment company. Kelly is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Boston with a degree in Early Childhood Education, spending several years as a Preschool Teacher. She is an innovative problem solver, expert communicator, and right-hand woman to our president.

Kelly is our expert for resolving all matters when it comes to Coast Guard documentation and State Titling and Registration, with an amazing aptitude of clarifying complex, bureaucratic processes. Kelly has her finger on the pulse of the industry – regularly representing NEMD at trade shows, conferences and events. When Kelly is not in the office she enjoys quality time with her family, cooking and vacationing in Maine.

Kelly DeVito

DIRECTOR

Anita Davison

MANAGER

STATE DEPARTMENT

TITLE AND REGISTRATION

New England Marine Documentation welcomed Anita Davison to the crew in 2022, where she joined Kelly in our growing state title and registration department. Anita’s unique life experiences and diverse work history spanning executive administration in the investment banking space, customer service, recruitment, event planning, and running her own small business have allowed her to transition well into this busy role. While her strong administrative and project management skills make her an asset to the team, Anita’s creative side and IT skills combine seamlessly to provide support in other areas of the business, including marketing, website design and implementation of new in-house workflow systems and processes.

Anita hails from Slovenia, was raised in Australia (where she acquired her ‘Aussie’ accent), has travelled the world and relocated to the USA in 2013. She has played Beach Volleyball at a semi-professional level, trapezed her way through circus school in Thailand, and can bake you a cake that looks like anything you could imagine. Anita now calls Winchester home, along with her children and an Old English Sheepdog named Sydney.

Adele has been working behind the scene at New England Marine since childhood and is excited to dive into a formal role as Operations Manager in 2023. Adele brings background experience in technology and project management to the family business.

Residing in Portland, Maine, Adele can be found paddling coastal waters chasing fish, restoring old boats, volunteering at local organizations, or hanging with family.

Adele Hayward

OPERATIONS

MANAGER

Ann Hannaford

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE

OFFICER

Ann was one of New England Marine Documentations first employees in the early 1980’s, where she worked while completing a BS in Accountancy from Bentley University. She went on to enjoy a 25-year career in the Financial Services industry and is a CPA. After retiring, Ann returned to the family business at NEMD to work with clients, as well as provide operational, procedural and accounting support.

In addition to technical documentation and titling expertise, Ann’s comprehensive understanding of business and client services provide our clients with a wealth of experience and support. When not in the office, Ann enjoys spending time with her family, and engaging in creative interests such as knitting, birdwatching, playing Mahjong and Chesapeake Bay Retrievers.

Nicole Speros

ADMINISTRATIVE

ASSISTANT

In 2025, we are delighted to welcome Nicole Speros as the newest member of the New England Marine Documentation crew.

Our Founder

Marie Hayward

RETIRED FOUNDER

Marie Hayward co-founded NEMD in 1978. She has been an integral part of setting and upholding industry standards for over forty years. Marie is a keynote speaker, educator and a sought-after industry consultant. Professionals in the marine industry turn to Marie and her crew at NEMD with tough questions and unprecedented complications.

Marie is a founding member of AVDA, serving as the President from 2013-2015. She is also an Officer at the Mass Marine Trades Association, where she has held several leadership positions over the years including President. Marie is a retired competitive sailor and an avid boater, who can be found navigating the coastal waters of New England with a radiant smile and her loving, ever-growing family. 

Marie is a member of the following associations:

  • American Vessel Documentation Association (AVDA)

  • National Marine Lending Association (NMLA)

  • Yacht Brokers Association of America (YBAA)

  • President, Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA)