Shipyard design and development

Whether you are developing an entire industrial base, creating a new shipyard or developing your existing facilities, we will provide you with a future-proof design that reflects the market focus and operating philosophy which has been optimised for best performance.

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Our team has designed and engineered some of the largest and most successful shipyards in the world, as well as smaller and highly focused niche operations. We work with clients across all sectors from shipbuilding to repair and recycling. This includes naval, commercial, offshore, leisure and renewables.

We apply a market-driven approach to shipyard design to deliver the levels of throughput and performance required for market success.

We work with our clients to develop long range facilities plans to optimise efficiency by ensuring incremental developments are carried out in the context of long-term objectives.

Design and development to optimise your facility at every stage

Leading global shipyard designer

Our team has a proven record of designing some of the most successful shipyards in the world, including in the Americas, China, Europe, India, the Middle East and South Korea.

An iterative approach to maximise financial viability

We are unique in that we provide all capabilities in house. We work closely with our market and financial experts to ensure an optimum balance between market demand, future-proof design and cost.

Proprietary models and data support expedient, optimised design

Our proven approach developed over the last 50 years, supported by proprietary design models and databases, means we can develop first-class designs efficiently.

Contact us to discuss how we can support you with your shipyard design and development project

Initial project viability checks
Shipyard feasibility studies
Bankable business plans
Shipyard concept, functional and detailed design
Shipyard industrial base development and optimisation

Facility development isn’t just erecting buildings and installing the latest equipment. The layout and type of facilities must reflect the shipyard's market focus and operating philosophy.

Andrew PatePrincipal Consultant, First Marine International