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Ship Design

Robert Allan Ltd. has an experienced, professional staff of Naval Architects and Engineers capable of handling any type of ship design, but the company is best known for tackling the innovative and unusual design problem. Starting by working with our clients to develop a clearly defined statement of operational requirements, design drawings and specifications are prepared to suit the client's specific vessel and construction requirements and budget. The scope of services can range from concept outlines, through complete design documentation for contract bidding and Classification Society approval, to construction working drawings. Use of the latest in CAD facilities expedites and improves the accuracy of every aspect of the ship design process.

Marine Engineering

Robert Allan Ltd. offers professional consulting services in a wide range of marine engineering topics. Fully qualified, experienced staff are supported by a network of professional associates in specialized disciplines, and by extensive in-house computing facilities. Marine Engineering analysis services are offered in a wide range of subjects, including:

 
  • Resistance and Propulsion
  • Machinery Life Cycle Costs
  • Shafting System Design
  • Propeller Design and Performance Prediction
  • Machinery Systems Evaluation and Selection
  • Noise and Vibration Control
  • Electrical Systems
  • Propulsion Control and Automation System
 

Over 100 Vessel Deliveries 2008-2009

Our firm has the expertise and specialized computer analysis tools to efficiently deal with any of the above subjects. The capability exists to develop customized analytical tools for most specialized problems.

Marine Consulting Services
Robert Allan Ltd. undertakes commissions for a broad range of marine consulting activities, involving virtually every aspect of ship design, construction management, vessel maintenance and operation. Services are provided to a worldwide client base of ship owners, shipyards, government agencies, consultants and legal firms. We have the expertise to perform analytical studies for a wide variety of marine-related activities. Examples of such consulting services include:

 

  • Vessel operational models and cost analysis
  • Construction or repair cost estimates
  • Vessel surveys and valuations
  • Transportation system economic studies
  • Ship-berthing analysis
  • Tug escort and towing force analysis
  • Stability analysis
  • Ship model testing and trials
  • Resistance and propulsion
  • Propeller optimization studies
  • Icebreaking performance prediction
  • Vessel motions and seakeeping studies
  • Hull structures analysis
  • Finite element analysis
  • Computational fluid dynamics
 

Finite Element Analysis

Tank Testing

Computational Fluid Dynamics