01 / overview
02 / capabilities
We know that marine projects can be technically challenging and that quick fix solutions do not really exist, but we also recognise that success comes to those who dare to dream. Our ethos is of merging form and function as we truly believe a successful project is one that looks right and performs.
Our diverse expertise ensures we can guide you through the whole design process:
We make it a point to listen and learn, knowing very well that by doing so, we set solid foundations for any project. We strive to become a partner and provide the necessary guidance and advice to provide a solution that satisfies all parties involved. Ultimately, we aim to incorporate the clients’ requests while ensuring the technical feasibility of the proposal, through our extensive technical know-how.
The process of establishing the exterior design starts with an initial consultation followed subsequently by an attentive interactive process. The vessels design takes shape together with the arrangement and initial technical studies until a quantifiable concept is established.
Translating our clients’ desires into a functional platform enveloped within a captivating exterior design. We provide exterior sketches, 3D design models and detailed sketches to help define the concept.
As part of defining the functional platform, we can incorporate our extensive naval architectural know how, to provide initial powering and stability input, ensuring that the concept designed will stay true to its philosophy through to the build.
Whether a full vessel or a small detail, we can realistically visualize the finished effect to our clients. This can help in better understanding the design as well as be used as an effective sales tool.
Exterior and Initial design of a 40M, 400GT liveaboard yacht, designed to provide unrivalled interior space within a compact footprint.
Design and Propulsion study of an 90M interisland double-ended RORO Ferry
Design and Operational study of a 32M intercoastal High speed commuter ferry for the Maltese archipelago.
Finetuning the concept design involves a formal, more elaborate Naval architectural design cycle, where all the main parameters of the vessel are assessed. Due to our extensive experience in research, refit projects, and stability assessments, we have a broad knowledge base and can apply our expertise to a wide range of vessel types.
During this process, class and statutory requirements are evaluated and applied where relevant to ensure full rule compliance of the design.
Concluding the initial design phase, a detailed technical specification is generally drafted, which determines all the main characteristics of the vessel prior to initiating a detailed design phase. This is another step in the NAS approach, to ensure our clients wishes are upheld throughout the process and the vessel is built to the client’s expectations.
Hull lines development and hull geometry definition is a pillar of naval architecture discipline and we have the tools to get it right. We draw data from our internal libraries and use a combination of traditional and state of the art methods throughout a continuous validation process. The powering prediction processes are integrated in this stream and to do so we rely on the expertise of our Engineering department . We emphasise on optimisation as this is part of our DNA, we truly believe that this stage of design can produce remarkable returns in terms of energy efficiency.
Integral to any ship design, we perform detailed weight calculations applying various approaches including use of our own predictive methods derived from internal data and 3D methods. The data derived allows us to establish critical parameters in terms of geometry, tankage and subdivision. Assessment against industry standards for stability and seakeeping behaviour would generally follow.
The main structure and structural design philosophy proposed for a project is generally defined by the main project objectives. The main driver here is clearly safety and fitness for intended purpose with weight efficiency and optimisation in the background at all times. As part of our validation process we run checks against the applicable rules from IACS members towards ensuring compliance with the intended class notations for a project.
Exterior and Initial design of a 45M explorer yacht concept, to design a versatile sub 500GT explorer yacht, intended for long offshore passages and maximum comfort with a capable range of over 5000NM.
Desing an Engineering of a 24M aluminium Hybrid passenger catamaran for coastal water operations.
Design and Engineering of a 15M high speed Fire Fighting vessel, intended for rapid intervention within a port and coastal environment.
We take going into detail seriously, knowing very well how a thorough, well-thought process at this stage is key to a superior final product. To ensure our quality standard is consistent and follows a continuous improvement approach, we implement an ISO qualified procedure covering all the disciplines of our marine design spiral. This allows us to adapt our streams of expertise (hyperlink to Engineering) to various marine projects
We cover the initial structural design for Class approval up to the production of assembly, construction and working drawings for yard use. The entirety of this process is implemented into our CADMATIC Marine Design software package, providing a detailed 3D model of the vessel structure and components. The output is a highly detailed design package which can be handed over to a shipyard for production.
The core functioning of the vessel is dictated by their systems and its efficient and well thought design. Ventilation, Fire Fighting, Fuel Oil and Sanitary systems are among the systems we can design and engineer, making use of the latest CAD/CAM design suites and laser scanning technologies. Our experienced engineers can deliver a turn-key solution to the project and help to complete the project in efficient and time saving manner.
Outfitting and Mechanical engineering forms a crucial stage to the engineering design of the vessel and integration with the various disciplines is critical to ensure feasibility of the proposals. This requires close interaction with third party suppliers as well as effective collaboration between the client and the design team itself.
The design of a floating villa, catered for sheltered water operations and part of an expandable tourism concept.
Detailed design, optimisation and performance analyses of a floating establishment
Design and Engineering of a 14.5M displacement Oil recovery vessel, with a versatile aft deck equipped with essential oil recovery equipment for first oil spill response.
Design, preliminary and detailed engineering of a 24M live fish carrier intended for transporting baby tuna fish, provided with a versatile main deck for heavy deck loads, as well as serving as a powerful lifting platform with its two high-capacity knuckle boom cranes.
