Naval Architects & Structural Engineers

A specialist engineering consultancy, helping you to fulfil your requirements.

 

Our Services

Naval Architecture

  • Concept Design
  • Purchase and Through Life Cost Estimating
  • Model Testing
  • Stability Books
  • Inclining Tests and Deadweight Surveys
  • Launch Calculations
  • Docking Arrangements
  • Technical Specifications
  • Tendering Documentation
  • Evaluation of Tenders
  • Design Approval
  • Plan Approval
  • Final Design
  • Equipment Sourcing and Supply
  • Pontoon and Gangway Design

Structures

  • Hull Structural Design
  • Equipment Foundation (Seat) Design
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Detailed CAD Design
  • Repair Designs
  • Welding Engineering
  • Naval Shock Analysis
  • Hydrocarbon Blast Analysis
  • Fire & Blast Protection
  • Impact & Collision Analysis
  • Green Seas Loading
  • Wind Loading
  • Dropped Object Protection
  • Pipe Stress Analysis
  • Extensive Experience with all Grades and Types of Steel, Aluminium and GRP, including Bimetallic Strip Detailing

Surveys

We can offer a comprehensive survey on every aspect of a ship, from its hull and structure to all equipment on board. A full detailed report is produced including recommendations for life extension, information on defects, items requiring further attention, and construction completion time and cost estimates.

  • Build and Repair Progress Surveys
  • Structural Surveys
  • Condition Surveys
  • Feasibility Surveys
  • LIFEX Surveys

Lifting & Handling

  • Lifting Plans / Arrangements
  • Lifting Frame and Lug Design
  • Rigging and Installation Schemes
  • Unit Blocking Requirements
  • Design of Lifting Beams
  • Design of Bumper and Guide Systems
  • Dropped Object Protection
  • Overhead Craneage and Runway Beams
  • Equipment Removal Routes
  • Lifting & Turning of Shipyard Units
  • Spool Lifts
  • Overboarding Splash Zone Analysis

Heavy Transportation

  • Route Planning & Engineering
  • Loadout Methodology
  • Barge Selection
  • Timeline Planning
  • Grillage Design
  • Seafastening Design
  • Outrigger Design
  • Offload Methodology
  • Installation Methodology
  • Structural Assessment
  • Docking Arrangements

Independent 3rd Party Verification

As part of our independent verification we can review all design calculations, equipment procedures, and plans.

We assess documents, method statements, and check calculations, to ensure a successful project and guarantee full confidence in the design.

We are objective and unbiased.

Project Management

Project management is essential to ensure jobs are completed on time and within budget. Using our experience and knowledge we can deliver successful, safe and efficient projects on time, every time.

We also produce:

  • Safety Cases
  • Risk Assessments
  • Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Construction Management & Marine Supervision

We are able and qualified to supervise all aspects of construction work, both onshore and offshore. We will ensure it is successfully carried out in a safe and efficient manner, in accordance with the design intent.

 

Our staff are experienced in designing some of the most complex, advanced, largest, and record-breaking ships in the world.

Clients

Celebrating years of engineering.

Founded in 1981, the company has successfully supported the automotive, rail, aviation, and marine industries in their development over the years. Through three generations, the family business has expanded and adjusted to changing demands and requirements. Whitteng Ltd is proud to continue to provide the high standards of engineering that were present when it was first founded.

 

We have the experience, knowledge and understanding required for extreme, challenging environments.