SERVICES

DESIGN / SUPPLY / INSTALLATION:

Complete concept development, general arrangements & details for new-build vessels, refits, restorations, conversions from private to commercial, commercial to pleasure, racing to cruising, etc;

Incorporation of space for systems & hardware into design at earliest possible stage;

Resolution of specific problem areas for incorporating systems, hardware or structure into interior & exterior layouts, often realising other spin-off benefits & layout improvements;

Complete mechanical & domestic systems schematics and custom construction/installation details;

Complete mechanical/domestic/electrical systems equipment & reticulation layouts, supports & mounting;

Complete structure and/or integration of systems requirements into vessel structure;

Resolution of specific problem areas for direct rule compliance within the project constraints by means of innovative and robust equivalent arrangements;

Machinery & equipment specification, engine room layouts, installation & manufacturing details, design of structure & engineering for optimum vibration isolation;

Deck layouts & hardware details;

Complete Interior concepts, construction & finishing details;

Acoustic boundaries & thermal/acoustic insulation;

Structural fire protection layouts & details;

Fire/Safety equipment layouts and escape arrangements;

Equipment & materials specification, procurement & supply;

Site construction/installation supervision & inspection;

Commissioning & sea trials follow-up, supervision, measurements/recording and service;

Comprehensive operation manuals & ship’s documentation;

Naval architecture hydrostatics (weight estimates, stability, trim, damage conditions, ballast distribution, GT calculation, tanks & cofferdam layouts).

Masts, Spars & Rigging either new or repairs & upgrades (all materials including carbon fibre).

SURVEY / INSPECTION / TESTING:

Maritime NZ Periodic, damage, repair, & condition surveys for P2 steel & aluminium (up to 24m offshore or 45m coastal, and coastal barges of any size);

Pre-purchase, pre-sale or insurance condition surveys for pleasure craft of any size (typically medium to large) and commercial craft as above, sometimes as turn-key package including management and all costs such as haul-out or specialist inspections (very convenient for international clients);

All types of large yacht surveys in South Pacific region by referral from or in conjunction with well-known international surveyors Patton Marine Inc. of USA;

Damage & repair surveys or investigation for pleasure craft of any size and commercial craft as above;

Rules compliance or upgrade surveys;

Mediation and/or expert witness services;

Project stage/milestone completion surveys;

Specific systems or acoustic performance assessments.

Ultrasonic leak detection which can identify the source of leaks very precisely with minimal disruption.

CONSULTATION / PROBLEM SOLVING:

Complete or partial design review (e.g. General arrangements, Engineering & domestic systems, Electrical systems & load analysis, Primary structure, Deck layouts & hardware, Machinery & equipment layouts and details, Interior concepts, Interior construction & finishes, Supplier or contractor proposals, Fire system supplier layouts & details);

Contract specification writing or review;

Technical & costing advice, negotiation of changes with clients;

Owner’s team project supervision & representation/management;

Naval architecture checks (weight estimates, stability, trim, damage conditions, ballast distribution, GT calculation, tanks & cofferdam layouts);

Independent assessment and/or resolution and future prevention of many engineering, interior or boat building problems (systems, structural, decking, corrosion, acoustic, interior, rules compliance etc);

Existing yachts conversion for charter & rule compliance;

Existing commercial vessels conversion for private use;

Design management, staff recruitment, training & team building;

Project management & company team building;

Lean processes and change management.