Naval architecture
Our Naval Architecture department specializes in delivering cutting-edge design and engineering solutions to support diverse marine projects. With expertise spanning marine engineering, shipbuilding, ship conversions, yachting, and specialized vessels like offshore installation vessels, fall pipe vessels, and dredgers, we are your trusted partner in maritime innovation.
We divide our work into two key engineering phases:
- Concept Design
- Basic & Detail Engineering
Concept Design: transforming ideas into feasible solutions
The Concept Design phase focuses on defining the Basis of Design through close collaboration with our clients. This involves:
- Translating requirements into practical and optimized design solutions.
- Evaluating the impact of design preferences on key vessel characteristics.
- Delivering an engineering package detailed enough for obtaining budgetary pricing from shipyards.
Key deliverables
- Development of General Arrangement (GA), watertight subdivision/tank plan, and midship section.
- Verification of critical vessel capabilities, including:
- Stability
- Lightship weight
- Dynamic positioning (DP) capability
- Speed and deadweight
- Hull forms
- Complement requirements
- Preparation of an outline specification for the vessel.
Why choose our Concept Design services?
- Cost-efficiency: Achieve deep insights into CAPEX and OPEX implications at minimal engineering costs, leveraging a small, experienced team that works closely with you.
- Flexibility: Clients can adjust requirements during this phase as new insights emerge, ensuring optimal results.
- Speed: Typical duration is only about eight weeks, providing quick and efficient insights with limited costs and a high level of detail.
Example Naval Architecture projects
We have contributed to a range of innovative projects, such as:
- Rockdumping vessels for seabed leveling.
- Mooring installation vessels for offshore projects.
- Specialized concepts for aquaculture, like mussel farm platform.
Discuss your project requirements and discover how we can deliver tailored solutions
Basic and Detail Engineering: precision and depth in design
In the Basic and Detail Engineering phase, we provide meticulous engineering to refine and finalize designs. Our experienced team ensures that every detail aligns with operational requirements and client expectations.
Core activities
- Stability Calculations: Our stability calculations include both intact stability analysis and (probabilistic & deterministic) damage stability assessments. These evaluations ensure that vessels meet all regulatory requirements while maintaining optimal performance under varying operational conditions.
- Motion Analysis
- Dynamic Simulations: We perform time-domain simulations to analyze vessel motion and conduct mooring calculations to produce capability plots and define the required mooring systems.
- Dynamic Positioning (DP): We produce DP capability plots and specify essential DP equipment.
Benefits of our Basic and Detail Engineering services
- Expert team: Our skilled personnel bring extensive experience to every project.
- Innovative analysis: In-depth evaluations reduce conservatism, ensuring cost savings during unit procurement.
- Integrated solutions: Collaborate seamlessly with other disciplines to deliver comprehensive designs.
Example applications
- Full cycle of engineering ranging from concept to production package for conversions of fall pipe vessels, FSRU units, mobilization projects.
- Motion simulations for aquaculture platforms and Moray Base offshore wind floater.
- Advanced mooring assessments in various European and Arab harbours.
Ensure your vessel design meets the highest standards.
Why partner with MULTI.engineering?
- Client-centric approach: We work closely with clients to balance technical excellence and practical needs.
- Proven expertise: decades of experience across a broad spectrum of maritime and offshore projects.
- Innovative solutions: Dynamic simulations and optimized hull forms to maximize performance and efficiency.
- Cost-effective engineering: Our approach minimizes conservatism while ensuring compliance and reliability.
Whether you are designing a newbuild vessel, converting an existing one, or need specialized engineering services, our Naval Architecture team has the expertise to deliver success.
