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 does MPV mean in shipping?
In commercial shipping, MPV stands for Multi-Purpose Vessel, a vessel designed to carry different types of cargo and support a wider range of transport requirements than a vessel optimized for a single cargo type.
What is a multi-purpose vessel?
A multi-purpose vessel (MPV) is a flexible cargo vessel designed to carry different types of cargo, such as breakbulk, project cargo, containers and heavy or oversized units. Its cargo holds, hatch openings, deck strength and cargo-handling equipment are designed around the intended cargo mix and trades.
What is the difference between a multi-purpose vessel and a special purpose vessel?
A multi-purpose vessel is designed for flexibility across several cargoes or operations, while a special purpose vessel is optimized around a specific mission or operational requirement. An MPV therefore prioritizes versatility, whereas a special purpose vessel is developed around the performance and equipment needed for its particular task.
What cargoes can a multi-purpose vessel carry?
Depending on its design, a multi-purpose vessel can carry breakbulk, project cargo, containers, steel products, machinery and heavy or oversized cargo. Cargo flexibility depends on factors such as hold dimensions, hatch openings, deck and tank-top strength, securing arrangements and onboard lifting capacity.
What does special purpose vessel design involve?
Special purpose vessel design starts by defining the vessel’s mission, operating environment, payload, equipment and performance requirements. These are translated into main dimensions, general arrangement and technical systems before the project progresses through concept, contract, basic and detail design and the applicable class and statutory approval process.
What is a multi-purpose offshore vessel?
A multi-purpose offshore vessel is designed to perform several offshore support tasks rather than a single dedicated operation. Depending on its mission, it can include large working decks, offshore cranes, accommodation, subsea equipment, ROV systems and dynamic positioning.’
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