VESSEL NAVAL ARCHITECTURE

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Our team of naval architects offers expert advice on a range of issues related to claims and disputes. 

These issues may include total loss of a vessel, stability loss, groundings, collisions, cargo shifting, and lashing disputes.  

We utilize the latest analysis tools for hydrostatic and hydrodynamic assessments, maneuvering simulations, structural analysis, and computational fluid dynamics. This ensures that our expert opinions are underpinned by robust engineering principles and thorough analysis.  

Our naval architects have extensive experience in conducting strength and stability assessments for salvage and wreck removal operations, as well as providing expert opinions for court cases, arbitration, and mediation proceedings.   

We are equipped to conduct inclining tests on a full spectrum of vessel sizes, from small fishing and passenger vessels to large cargo ships and offshore jack-up platforms. Additionally, our engineering team routinely provides stability analysis and documentation following conversion projects and vessel modifications. 

We also offer stability and strength analysis for innovative offshore design solutions, including wave energy devices and custom vessel designs.  **

Our Services Include: 

• Total loss investigation and causation analysis
• Tug stability and girting investigations
• Fishing vessel loss and stability assessments
• Rudder loss investigations Structural assessments using finite element analysis (FEA) - Inclining tests and 3D scanning of vessels
• Cargo loss and shifting investigations
• Flooding and grounding assessments 
• Vessel stability documentation following conversion or modification 
• Vessel design assessments

Our naval architects specialise in designing a variety of vessels, including Catamarans, HLV's (Heavy Lift Vessels), Patrol Boats, Ferries,  Offshore installation vessels, OSVs (Offshore Support Vessels), and Research vessels. 

We emphasize a strong "safety in design" approach by applying safety principles rigorously and actively engaging in closing out safety recommendations during the design process. 

We ensure compliance with relevant standards, Classification Society rules, and our clients' processes, which can often demand higher safety standards.

An important component of our design philosophy is the consideration of environmental impacts. 

We integrate emissions-reducing technologies and focus on sustainable practices, including the materials used in vessel construction and their recyclability. 

Our approach aims to ensure that our designs not only meet functional and safety needs but also contribute positively to the environment.

Our Naval Architects offer Ship hydrodynamics and dynamics studies which are foundational aspects of naval architecture and involve the study of how water and other fluids interact with marine vessels. This branch of applied mechanics aims to improve the efficiency and performance of ships and other marine structures.

The field of surface ship hydrodynamics and dynamics focuses on gaining a deep understanding and enhancing predictive capabilities related to the complex interactions between ships and their ocean environment. This involves studying how ships interact with water, behave dynamically, and experience hydrodynamic loads during operation in various oceanic conditions. The overarching aim is to improve the design, operability, and survivability of naval and commercial vessels.

Key areas within our scope include:

• Multidisciplinary Research Approaches.

The field incorporates theoretical, computational, and experimental research methods. These approaches are used to explore various hydrodynamic phenomena and validate simulations with real-world data.

• Advanced Instrumentation and Facilities:

The development and use of cutting-edge instrumentation and facilities are crucial. This includes wave tanks, towing tanks, and advanced simulation laboratories equipped with high-fidelity measurement devices.

• Multi-fidelity Models:Emphasis is placed on creating models that vary in terms of complexity and detail (multi-fidelity). These include:
• Physics-based simulation models: Detailed models that incorporate fundamental fluid dynamics principles.
• Physics-informed learning models: Hybrid approaches that integrate machine learning with physical laws to enhance predictive accuracy.
• Data-driven models: Models derived directly from empirical data, capable of capturing complex trends and patterns with quantifiable uncertainty to inform reliability.
• Enhanced Ship Capabilities:

Research leads to improvements in ship design, ensuring better performance in terms of speed, fuel efficiency, and stability. Enhanced operability means vessels can function effectively under a wider range of sea conditions, while survivability ensures that ships can withstand harsh conditions and damage.

• Understanding Hydrodynamic Phenomena: The field aims to understand the unsteady and often nonlinear hydrodynamic processes that occur when ships interact with sea waves, currents, and other maritime conditions. This understanding helps in predicting how ships will behave in real sea states and guides the development of solutions to control these interactions, minimizing adverse effects like rolling, pitching, and vibrations.
• By integrating these diverse approaches, surface ship hydrodynamics and dynamics strive to create more robust and versatile ships capable of performing optimally in complex ocean environments, meeting both commercial and military needs.