Marine Engineering

Dry docking cradles definition - Sailing Superyacht

Lenght: 106 m. / Displacement: 2,550 tons

Definition of the modular dry docking cradles’ structure and dimensions

• Project planning and management
• Weight and bill of materials estimation
• Cradles layout optimization regarding vessel bending and local strength
• Cradles sizing for modular ground transportation
• Structural optimization through commercial standard profiles usage
• Chainplates arrangement and calculation
• 3D parametric modelling
• Cradles contact surfaces modelling for CNC manufacturing

AFT CRADLE

AFT CRADLE EXPLODED VIEW

FWD CRADLE

HULL CONTACT SURFACES

    GENERAL ARRANGEMENT DRAWING

KEEL CRADLE EXPLODED VIEW

KEEL CRADLE VIEW

Transient Ship Impact – Simulation and loads assessment 

ANALYSIS OF THE ACCIDENTAL IMPACT BETWEEN A DRIFTING VESSEL AND A FIXED WIND TURBINE TOWER

• Drifting vessel’s mass properties definition and impact velocity calculation
• Characterization of the structural non-linear behavior of the tower structure
• Advanced multibody diffraction analysis
• Coupled FEM and hydrodynamic simulation of the impact
• Loads assessment at critical points of the tower structure
• Tower instant deformation after impact

DEFORMATION AFTER IMPACT

RESULTS

Custom Superyacht Fender System

Development of custom fenders for superyacht embarkation area.

• Determination of the tender impact loads
• Scantling calculation for the carbon structure
• 3D files for molds production
• Production drawings
• 3D presentations for the Owner
• Design of custom fittings for deck attachment
• Research for shock-absorbing materials

3D GEOMETRY (1)

DETAIL GEOMETRY

DECK ATTACHMENT FITTINGS

Impact Simulation

FEM Simulation

 Pre-Purchase Survey

Technical marine survey of a 54' Sailing Yacht

• Technical inspection of the yacht’s general condition.
• Attendance at sea trials
• Survey Report

STANDING RIGGING SURVEY

KEEL BOLTS INSPECTION

HULL STRUCTURES SURVEY

SEACOCKS SURVEY

BELOW WATERLINE SURVEY

Semi-submersible Platform Concept for Offshore Windfarm Maintenance Operations 

BASIC DESIGN

NAVAL ACHITECTURE:

• Hull design and platform sizing.
• Intact and damaged stability. Weight control reports. Ballast system design.

MARINE ENGINEERING - Time domain simulations:

• Advanced BEM diffraction analyses.
• Hydro-aero dynamic coefficients determination.
• Seakeeping analysis.
• Operational loads assessment.

OTHER:

• Script programming – Pre and post processing.
  
• Marine operations – Method statement and procedures
• Preliminary risks assessment.

Ritz Carlton 190m Luxury Cruise Ship 

-  EXTERIOR ENGINEERING:

• Public decks outfitting – Basic and detailed engineering
• Specific elements design proposals
• Coordination of suppliers

-  STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF LOCAL AREAS AND SPECIFIC STRUCTURES OF THE VESSEL 

-  DESIGN AND STRUCTURAL DEFINITION OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS FITTINGS: Fenders, exhaust cover, jacuzzis cases

-  3D MODELLING OF EXTERIOR AREAS:

• Photorealistic renders
• 3D-Presentations to the Owner  

Carbon structure - FEM analysis

GRP part - FEM analysis

Exhaust cover geometry

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EXTERIOR AREAS RENDER

EXTERIOR AREAS RENDER_2

EXTERIOR AREAS RENDER_3

Classic 50m Schooner 

Complete Rig Analysis and Update

11m Workboat Catamaran 

Concept

Towing plan

Towing plan of a 78’ Sailing Yacht from Torrevieja to Alicante

• Communications with Flag Administration
• Towing line calculation and definition
• Tugboat power requirement calculation
• Towing plan report development

Towing plan diagram

Hull Model 

Resistance Curve