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Vessel sectors

Your vessel sets the direction.

Different vessels bring different arrangements, loading conditions and review requirements. We define the technical work around the vessel’s purpose and the project’s objective.

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Illustrative product tanker with deck piping, viewed from the air

COMMERCIAL

Commercial vessels

Cargo vessels · Tankers · Coastal vessels

Design, vessel documentation and loading assessments for commercial marine operations.

  • Cargo and tank arrangements
  • Loading conditions and stability
  • Structural and approval documentation
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WORKBOATS

Workboats & support vessels

Tugs · Utility craft · Service vessels

Practical engineering for vessels built around demanding equipment and working deck requirements.

  • Deck equipment and working arrangements
  • Weight and stability effects
  • Local structure and modifications
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PASSENGER

Passenger craft

Ferries · Excursion boats · Passenger vessels

Coordinated arrangements and technical studies for vessels carrying people.

  • Passenger and space arrangements
  • Stability and subdivision requirements
  • Safety plans and submission coordination
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Illustrative motor yacht underway in the Mediterranean

LEISURE

Yachts & pleasure craft

Motor yachts · Sailing craft · Leisure vessels

Vessel design, documentation and modification support for leisure and yacht projects.

  • General arrangement and vessel plans
  • Weight, trim and stability
  • Conversions and technical documentation
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Illustrative deck barge and floating work platform in sheltered water

FLOATING UNITS

Barges & floating units

Deck barges · Pontoons · Floating platforms

Calculations and documentation developed around the loading and operating configuration.

  • Deck loading and capacity
  • Flotation, trim and stability
  • Structure and marine operation studies
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Illustrative specialist fishing and research vessel at sea

SPECIALIST

Fishing & specialist vessels

Fishing vessels · Research craft · Special-purpose units

A vessel-specific scope for specialised equipment, operating conditions and project needs.

  • Equipment and working layouts
  • Operational loading scenarios
  • Project-specific technical studies
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These categories describe project enquiry areas. The appropriate technical scope is confirmed after reviewing the vessel and required work.

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A specialist vessel or an unusual requirement?

Describe your vessel and the question you need to answer. We’ll use that information to assess the required scope.