12/4/13 Platform design & testing

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Commissioning new naval vessels typically involves complex trade-offs between various platform aspects to arrive at

the optimal concept design. Our specialist naval architecture support service helps you manage this trade-off

process.

Whether your requirement is for surface ships or submarines, we offer total and independent support in assuring the

safety and performance of your vessels, including:

Ship and submarine structural assessment

Noise and vibration

Submarine escape, rescue and surface abandonment (SMERAS)

Diving

Atmosphere control

Hyperbaric medicine

Vulnerability assessment

Manoeuvrability, propulsion, stability and sea keeping

The advanced numerical models we use have been validated over decades of experimental testing and are proving

themselves every day on current at-sea platforms. In ship and submarine concept design, we’re known for being able

to answer the difficult questions because our independence allows us to consider the broadest range of possible

solutions. In submarine hydrodynamics, propulsion, and SMERAS no one else can offer our level of facilities,

trials/experiments and analysis.

We also have particular expertise in designing the architecture of distributed platforms requiring network enabled

capabilities, making sure ships and submarines comply with environmental legislation and improving a vessel’s

energy efficiency.

Want to find out more? Click here to contact us.

Platform design & testing