Naval Architecture

Naval Architecture Expertise

Marico’s engineers work closely with a range of clients on naval architectural studies, including:

• Vessel stability
• Motions and seakeeping
• Moorings, both in ports and offshore
• Vessel concept development studies
• Vessel selection studies for offshore operations planning

Previous Experience

Marico has carried out numerous naval architectural studies, including:

• Ice Belt Effectiveness Study: Seakeeping analyses to investigate effectiveness of ice belt protection in Southern Ocean conditions
• Mooring System Design: Multiple studies to develop both temporary and permanent spread mooring systems for tanker-based storage for offshore oil & gas projects around the world
• Comparative Seakeeping Study: Assessment of performance of multiple candidate vessels as part of a client’s concept development study preceding a new vessel acquisition project
• Riser Design Studies: Design of oil transfer hose/riser systems for offshore oil & gas installations
• Mooring Analysis for Port Facilities: Modelling and analysis of mooring loads from a wide range of vessel types for port operators
• Vessel Swinging Circle Analysis: Review of ship tracks from AIS data to assess vessel manoeuvring within port
• Vessel Incident Reconstruction: Vessel motions analyses to replicate conditions during vessel incident in storm conditions at sea for legal case