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
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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
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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 purpose-built multipurpose vessel?
A purpose-built multipurpose vessel is designed around a specific combination of cargoes and operations rather than adapting a standard vessel platform. Cargo holds, deck strength, cranes, hatch arrangements and other systems can be optimized for project cargo, breakbulk, containers or other intended cargoes.
What does MPV mean?
In commercial shipping, MPV stands for Multi-Purpose Vessel, a vessel designed to carry several types of cargo such as breakbulk, project cargo, containers and, depending on the design, heavy-lift cargo.
What cargoes suit a multipurpose project cargo vessel?
Multipurpose vessels can carry a combination of breakbulk, project cargo, containers and heavy or oversized units. Depending on the design, they can also accommodate steel products, machinery and other specialized cargoes. Hold dimensions, deck strength, hatch openings and lifting capacity are optimized around the intended cargo mix.
Is it better to charter or build a multipurpose vessel?
The choice depends on cargo commitments, required vessel features, utilization and investment horizon. Chartering provides flexibility and lower initial investment, while a purpose-built vessel can be optimized for recurring cargoes, routes and operational requirements. A feasibility study can compare the technical and commercial advantages of each option.
What multipurpose vessel design services does FKAB provide?
FKAB can support multipurpose vessel projects from feasibility and concept development through contract, basic and detail design. The scope can include cargo arrangements, hull and structural design, stability, propulsion and machinery systems, class documentation and technical coordination with the shipyard.
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