Special Purpose vessels
Innovative and energy-efficient special purpose vessels, tailored to your needs with excellent maneuverability for sustainable and cost-effective operations.
Overview
Delivering excellence in Special Purpose Vessel design
At FKAB, we specialize in designing advanced special purpose vessels, tailored for efficient, sustainable, and highly maneuverable operations, whether for pilot boats, patrol vessels, or search and rescue crafts. With our extensive experience and innovative designs, FKAB ensures your special purpose vessels deliver optimal performance while reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
OUR PROCESS
A streamlined process for exceptional results
Our proven design process ensures every vessel meets the highest standards of quality, functionality and sustainability.
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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
3
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
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Sustainability
Pioneering sustainable ship design
At FKAB, we are leading the way towards a more sustainable maritime industry. By combining innovative technology with eco-friendly solutions, we design vessels that reduce environmental impact, maximize efficiency, and ensure long-term sustainability. Our work sets a new standard that not only transforms the shipping industry – but also creates the conditions for other industries to adapt and evolve towards a more sustainable future.
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FAQ
Answers to guide your maritime journey
What is a special purpose vessel?
A special purpose vessel is designed around a specific operation or mission that cannot be efficiently fulfilled by a standard commercial vessel. Its hull, machinery, systems, equipment and working areas are therefore developed around the vessel’s intended function.
What does MPV stand for?
In commercial shipping, MPV commonly stands for Multi-Purpose Vessel, a vessel designed to carry different types of cargo such as breakbulk, project cargo and containers.
What types of special purpose vessels does FKAB design?
FKAB designs purpose-built vessels for specialized operations where standard vessel types do not meet the operational requirements. This can include offshore and service vessels, research and support vessels, specialized cargo vessels and other one-off designs developed around a specific mission or operating profile.
How is a purpose-built vessel specified?
The process starts by defining what the vessel must achieve, including its mission, operating area, payload, capacity, speed, endurance and port or infrastructure constraints. These operational requirements are translated into main dimensions, performance criteria, systems and equipment, forming the basis for the vessel’s technical specification.
What is the design process for a one-off vessel?
A one-off vessel normally starts with an operational brief that is developed into a concept design and technical specification. The project then progresses through contract, basic, detail and production design, with key decisions on performance, systems, class requirements and construction developed progressively as the design matures.
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