SHIP DESIGN & OFFSHORE ENGINEERING

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SHIP DESIGNSHIP DESIGN& 

OFFSHORE ENGINEERING

ABOUT USABOUT USF d b f N l A hi d M i E i i d i N lFormed by a group of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers experienced in Naval Architectural &  Marine Engineering

Independent ship design and offshore engineering firm combining innovative thinking andIndependent ship design and offshore engineering firm combining innovative thinking and well proven solutions throughout the  design , engineering and ship building process.

Expertise in complicated and niche designs like DP3 DSV Ice Class Ships Naval Vessels ORVExpertise in complicated and niche designs like DP3‐DSV, Ice Class Ships, Naval Vessels, ORV, MPSV, OPVs

Provides end to end design services to Ship owners Govt agencies Shipyards DesignProvides end to end design  services to Ship owners, Govt. agencies, Shipyards, Design houses, Oil & Gas companies, Engineering & Consultancy firms, Classification Societies  and other clients worldwide. 

Highest quality, Standard of integrity at Low Cost.

STRENGTHSTRENGTH40 W ll Q lifi d d E i d N l A hi d M i E i40+ Well Qualified and Experienced Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

Equipped with latest software / hardware 

Provide innovative design solutions for various vessel types

Highest quality, Standard of integrity at Low Cost.

SOFTWARESOFTWARE

Napa AutoCadSolidworksAnsysAnsysAveva MarineNupas CadmaticNupas CadmaticShipconstructorDNV Nauticus HullDocuman – DBMS Software

OUR EXPERTISEOUR EXPERTISENAVAL ARCHITECTURALINITIAL / CONCEPT DESIGNINITIAL / CONCEPT DESIGNBASIC DESIGNPRODUCTION / DETAILED DESIGNPRODUCTION / DETAILED DESIGNRETROFIT & CONVERSION DESIGN

3D MODELLINGDESIGN ANALYSISDESIGN ANALYSISOFFSHORE DESIGNSPECIALISED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTSPECIALISED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTCONSTRUCTION SUPERVISIONPROJECT MANAGEMENT & MANPOWER SUPPORT

DOCUMENTATION CONTROLDOCUMENTATION CONTROLShip Owner- Drawings- SpecificationsSpecifications- Reports- Comments

Information Users and ProducersDesign & Engineering- Design & Engineering- Management- Specifications

Classification & AuthoritiesFORAFT /

Information Users and Producers

Specifications- Standards- Planning, scheduling- Document Control- Follow-up Systems- Comments

Authorities- Rules and Regulations- Approvals / Acceptance- Certificates

FORAFT / DOCUMAN

SERVER

Yards- Drawings- Specificationsp- Standards- Reports- Comments

NAVAL ARCHITECTURAL

F C t d f ibilit d i d ti i ll th th h t hi b ildi d• From Concept and feasibility design, and continuing all the way through to ship building process and even into ship conversion design for renewal of ship life. 

• In our design process, we work with sophisticated 3D digital tools ‐ services includes :Naval Architectural Analysis, Computer generated & Faired Hull lines, Hull & Appendage design, Hydrostatics, Hull girder strength, Speed & Power analysis, Ship's motion studies, Intact & Damage Stability  Analysis, Lightship  Surveys, Inclining ExperimentsInclining Experiments, Trim & Stability Manuals,Loading Manuals & Weight Engineering.

INITIAL OR CONCEPT DESIGNINITIAL OR CONCEPT DESIGND l t f V l t th t l’ i di i l t i ti fl• Development of Vessel concept so that vessel’s main dimensions, layout, main space reservations, flows and preliminary hull form are defined. 3D presentation of the arrangement allow easy and quick alterations and later development of the vessel concept.

Techno Economic feasibility studiesPreliminary New building cost estimate Project costingGeneral Arrangement, O tli ifi tiOutline specification, Initial stability, Resistance and powering calcuations, Lightship weight estimationLightship weight estimationTender support, i.e calculations, clarifications,Presentation materialTender evaluation assistance

BASIC DESIGNBASIC DESIGNDevelop new hull forms and hydrodynamic characteristics which includes manoeuvring, stabilisation and propulsion systems. 

General Part Hull Structural design, Capacity Plan, Intact & Damage Stability, R i t & P i C l l tiResistance  & Powering Calculations,Class Steel drawings, Scantling calculations, FEM AnalysisPiping System schematics, Machinery Arrangement, Outfitting, Equipment ModelingEquipment ModelingAccommodation, HVAC, Interior design, LSA, FFA, LSS drawings.Complete Electrical Design and Automation Engineering.Procurement support,  building strategy support,Production Planning Support and Assistance in yard capabilitydevelopment process.

PRODUCTION DESIGNPRODUCTION DESIGNProduction Design based on Class approved functional drawings, vendor drawings, and the shipyard’s build strategy optimized . Production drawings and information extracted includes 3D and 2D drawings and CNC data for structural assembly, piping, mechanical, hull outfitting, electrical, and HVAC format best aligning with the build processes at the shipyard. Hull production information, plate nesting, outfitting details, piping isometrics with spool drawings, electrical detailing and HVAC Spools.g g p

Comprehensive detail design packagePowerful 3D model of the complete vesselSite supportFlexibility to meet actual needs and yard standardsDesign review through powerful 3D visualizationExtensive and informative documentationExtensive and informative documentation

DESIGN ANALYSIS( )COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS (CFD)

Alternative hull form performance comparisons, Appendage drag analysis/ form optimization, Skeg design Flow line optimization, Hull Speed & Resistance predictions, Propeller cavitations, Propeller & rudder optimization, Resistance, Sea keeping Predictions, Self‐propulsion, Wake wash predictions

FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS (FEA)To evaluate the strength and stiffness of a complete vessel and all theTo evaluate the strength and stiffness of a complete vessel and all the structural members that go into the construction, or to analyze any specific loaded component of a ship. Optimization of Structural Arrangements, Specifically when complex 

i d M i l P igeometries and Material Properties.

PROPULSION OPTIMIZATIONSelection, Analysis and Optimization of marine powering and propulsionSelection, Analysis and Optimization of marine powering and propulsion  including Gasoline, Diesel and Gas Turbine Engines and Propulsion including fixed and variable pitch propellers, surface drives and waterjets.Optimisation  of ships' operational profiles & matching optimisation of engine gearbox PTO propeller blades nozzle rudder propulsion controlengine, gearbox, PTO, propeller blades, nozzle, rudder, propulsion control system – speed setting, manoeuvring and load control.

HYDRODYNAMIC TESTINGModel  Tank Testing to optimise expansive range of vessel features and fine‐tune the Hydrodynamic Characteristics  and behaviour of the Vessels.

RETROFIT & CONVERSION DESIGNRETROFIT & CONVERSION DESIGNProvides value‐addition services for maintenance, repairs and conversion projects for new build and to renew the life of the existing vesselof the existing vessel. Rapid turnaround on emergent engineering and planning needs including repairs, repowering, retrofits, surveys, refits, and upgrades. Applied 3D Scanning technology and 3D CAD lofting

Conversion Design package includesInitial Feasibility studiesUpdation of vessel information

d lLoading ManualsScantling Reassessments, Contract Plans & SpecificationsConversion & Re‐Powering Design, Shipyard Bid/Proposal Support, Hull Machinery SurveysShip Production Engineering Owner/Rep Plan ApprovalsShip Production Engineering, Owner/Rep Plan Approvals, Regulatory & Class Compliance“24/7” Support & Consultancy ServiceOn‐site support and supervision during fabrication.

Partnered  for design work integrating to meet IMO, USCG standards and compliances.

B ll W T S (BWTS)Ballast Water Treatment Systems (BWTS), Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (EGCS)

3D MODELLINGl h h l d d d l h l h dDevelop high quality rendered models with lighting and

texturing for interior designing ship model.We Design and integrate special offshore handling systems likeA‐frame, J‐frames, winches etc based on customer specificrequirement where standard off the shelf system could not beused.

3D SCANNING3D SCANNING3‐Dimensional representations of vessel exteriors, interior spaces and specific components to recreate surfaces in an accurately modelled 3D computer simulated environmentenvironment. Provide a unique Virtual Reality experience. Full view  from anywhere, anytime, on laptop or Android/ iOS Smart phone /tablet. 

3D MODELLING

3D CAPABILITY3D CAPABILITY

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTPRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Offshore handling system

A-frame/winches

Heli-deck

Specialized equipment

Design, engineering & analysis-Marine systems

H d li & t lHydraulics & controls

LQM outfitting

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTPRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION

Supervision is typically subdivided into three phases:Yard and supplier meetingsDocument control/approval/special studies/ pp / pSupervision

Field Engineering support ‐ Design Analysis & Design AssistancesSite supervision and inspection as owner’s representativeSite supervision and technical support on behalf of the shipyard

Deployment  of  experienced and qualified manpower globally on requirement basis on behalf of Owners and Shipyards. 

PROJECT MANAGEMENT & MANPOWER SUPPORT

D i t ti t hi d ’ ith it d ff it t i i i d• During construction, we support shipyards on owner’s with on‐site and off‐site support in engineering and project management support. Our experienced project managers have experience with all phases of vessel projects including new construction, conversions, and maintenance and repairs. We also support proposal development and management expertise.

Our capabilities and resources also enable us to offer the following services :• Plan approvals• Project and contract management• Project and contract management• Field Engineering support – Design Assistances• Stability Test/ Experiments• Assist in Class approvals, Certifications and Liaisons• Sea trials and delivery• Site supervision and inspection as owner’s representative• Site supervision and technical support on behalf of the shipyard

DESIGN PORTFOLIONaval Vessel Special Vessel Offshore Vessel Commercial Vessel

Passenger VesselResearch Vessel Platform Supply VesselCadet Training Ship

LNG CarrierHybrid Vessel AHTSFast Patrol Vessel

T Fishing VesselRescue Vessel TugsSurvey Training Vessel

Barges TranshipperInland WaterwaysSurvey Vessel

MARINE /OFFSHORE ENGINEERINGMARINE /OFFSHORE ENGINEERINGDetailed Engineering services to Load and Stability for jackup rigs , semi‐submersibles, and other variety of vessels used in the offshore oil and gas industry

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING• Pre‐FEED and FEED, Linear and nonlinear structural analysis of Floating bodies,

Frequency domain dynamic analysis, Time domain dynamic analysis,Nonlinear, FEA, Fatigue analysis for welded joints. 

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING• Piping Systems, P&IDs, Isometrics, General Arrangements, Complete 

3D Modelling, FFA,. Pre‐Engineering Survey and Pipeline Mechanical Design, Pipeline Stability, Data Sheets and Specifications

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING• Electrical Load  & Short Circuit Analysis, Electrical Power Distribution 

Design, Emergency Shut‐down Systems, Fire Detection Systems, I t t ti d C t l S t N i ti S t G l AlInstrumentation and Control System, Navigation Systems, General AlarmSystems

ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT, AND CONSTRUCTIONENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT, AND CONSTRUCTION• Construction on‐site assistance to rig upgrades  globally

Contact:

Foraft Ship DesignChennai Office:2B, Plot no: 30,  Kuberan Nagar,Velacherry,  Chennai – 600042INDIA

Mob: +91 91501 24228,  94441 44228 Telefax: +91 44 4850057Telefax: +91 44 4850057Email: info@foraft.inWebsite: www.foraft.in

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