Ships & Vessels
We deliver practical ship design & engineering
We deliver practical ship design & engineering
Every vessel starts with an ambition, whether it is a new concept, a major conversion or the next step towards more sustainable operations. We help clients transform ideas into practical, buildable and high-performing designs, combining creativity with engineering expertise and a deep understanding of shipbuilding.
From concept development and feasibility studies to basic design, detail engineering, production information and construction support, we contribute wherever our expertise adds the most value. We can lead the complete design process, develop concepts together with our clients or provide specialist engineering as part of a larger design team.
Our experience spans a wide variety of vessels, including dredgers, jack-ups, cargo vessels, heavy lift ships, multi-purpose vessels and other specialised ships. We are particularly drawn to technically challenging projects, where innovative thinking and practical engineering make the difference.
We also help clients prepare for the future of shipping. From decarbonisation strategies, alternative fuels and energy-efficient vessel concepts to autonomous operations, digital twins, risk analysis and maritime safety, we combine proven engineering with new technologies to create solutions that work in the real world.
Design
From a blank sheet or an existing concept, taken through to class approval.
Read moreDesign Support
A second opinion and targeted analysis that take a sound design further.
Read moreOperational Support
Hands-on engineering for live operations, including the call you make when it has to be solved tonight.
Read moreProduction Engineering
The complete bridge from design to the workshop floor, tuned to your yard.
Read moreConversion Support
Conversions, lengthenings, check-ups and surveys on existing vessels, with the engineering to carry them out.
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From concept and class approval to a buildable design package for the yard.
Service details- Naval architecture
- Structural design
- System design

Stability, strength and fatigue assessments that hold up under real sea conditions.
Service details- CFD analysis
- FEM analysis
- Design optimisation
- 3D visualisation
- Stability analyses

Hands-on engineering for live operations, including the call you make when it has to be solved tonight.
Service details- Transport & installation engineering
- Seafastening & grillage
- Seakeeping & workability
- Refits & modifications
- Regulatory support
- Troubleshooting & expert support

Production-ready detail engineering: structure, outfitting and 3D models.
Service details- Workshop drawings & production information
- Fairing & plate development
- Outfitting

Conversions, lengthenings, check-ups and surveys on existing vessels, with the engineering to carry them out.
Service details- Conversion feasibility
- Lengthenings & rebuilds
- Check-ups & condition surveys
- Class & flag surveys
How do you make it work? That's what interests me most.
Benthe de HaanNaval Architect
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