Ship design
Creating efficient, sustainable vessels designed to meet both your operational needs and environmental objectives. Since 1961.
Overview
Leading the way in maritime innovation
At FKAB Marine Design, we provide end-to-end ship design solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of the global maritime industry. Our services combine innovation, technical expertise, and environmental responsibility to deliver future-ready vessel designs that prioritize efficiency, sustainability, and adaptability. Our approach integrates advanced engineering tools and industry best practices to create vessels that meet current demands and are also future-ready.
SHIP DESIGN SERVICES
Ship design services from FKAB
From first idea to delivery, FKAB Marine Design offers complete ship design services, tailored to meet the evolving needs and demands of the maritime industry.
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Feasibility study
Evaluating design possibilities and operational needs with technical analysis.
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Concept design
Collaborating to understand your unique requirements and define the vessel’s purpose and capabilities
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Contract design
Delivering comprehensive and detailed specifications to guide accurate construction
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Basic design
Documents for class & authority approval submission and information to ensure safety, functionality, performance and compliance with rules and regulations.
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Detailed design
A more detailed and extensive set of documents than in Basic Design, intended for the yard to build their Production Design model.
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Design support
Providing expert guidance for specialized and complex design requirements.
CASE STUDIES
Proven expertise in action
Explore how FKAB Marine Design has delivered innovative and successful projects worldwide
CONTACT FORM
Let’s design the future together
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SERVICES
Our expertise at your service
From concept to delivery, FKAB Marine Design provides complete solutions tailored to your needs.
Ship design
Energy efficient and sustainable ship designs to your needs
Technical documentation
From blueprints to manuals. We deliver precise technical documentation you can trust.
Sustainable audits & Energy optimisations
We analyze and optimize energy usage with a holistic approach to reduce environmental impact and improve operational efficiency
Technical consultancy and analysis
From nautical architecture assessments to marine engineering studies – delivering end-to-end analysis.
Yard Evaluation
With decades of experience and a broad network in China, we guide you through the yard evaluation process.
Styling & visualization
We visualize your vision and make it stand out.
FAQ
Answers to guide your maritime journey
What does a ship design consultancy do?
A ship design consultancy supports owners and shipyards throughout the vessel design process, from concept and contract design to basic and detail design. This includes naval architecture, structural and systems engineering, class documentation and technical coordination with the shipyard. FKAB can support the complete design process or provide specialist engineering for specific parts of a project.
What are the stages of ship design?
Ship design typically progresses through concept, contract, basic, detail and production design. Concept design defines the vessel’s main characteristics, while contract design forms the technical basis for the shipbuilding contract. Basic design provides documentation for class and statutory approval. Detail design develops the systems and structures to a buildable level, while production design translates the design into yard-specific fabrication and assembly information.
What is the difference between naval architecture and ship design?
Naval architecture is the engineering discipline dealing with a vessel’s hull form, stability, hydrodynamics, performance and other fundamental characteristics. Ship design is broader and combines naval architecture with structural, mechanical, electrical and systems engineering to develop the complete vessel.
How do you choose a ship design company?
Look for an independent design company with proven experience in the relevant vessel type, a strong track record with classification societies, and experience working with shipyards in the target building region. The company should also have the engineering capability to support the required design stages and coordinate effectively between owner, yard and class.
What is sustainable ship design?
Sustainable ship design aims to minimize energy use and emissions throughout the vessel’s operational life. It combines an efficient hull and propulsion system with operational efficiency, fuel flexibility and realistic options for future upgrades or conversion. The goal is to reduce lifecycle emissions while maintaining the vessel’s commercial and operational performance.
What is EEDI in ship design?
The Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is an IMO measure of the energy efficiency of new ships, expressed as CO₂ emissions relative to the vessel’s transport work. New ships covered by EEDI must meet an increasingly stringent required efficiency level depending on ship type and size. Hull efficiency, propulsion, machinery and energy-saving technologies can all contribute to improving a vessel’s EEDI.
How long does a custom vessel design take?
The timeline depends on vessel type, complexity and scope. A concept design typically takes around 4–6 weeks, while contract and basic design generally require several months. Detail and production design may also take several months and are often coordinated with the vessel’s construction schedule.
Innovation, passion, trust and reliability
Work with FKAB Marine Design to pioneer the next generation of sustainable shipping