Whether its design, modification or new construction – on board or on shore, our technical staff employs its unmatched melding of expertise in naval architecture and marine engineering with its experience in terminal operations and shipyard work. From equipment upgrades and re-powerings to material handling and dock design, from plans and specifications to total project management, we approach each job with first-hand knowledge and experience – not just engineering theory. Regardless of the problem, our goal is to engineer a solution.
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Our talented technical staff brings a combined total of more than two centuries of marine experience to your project. This seasoned team has been there through all phases of vessel modification and we’ve handled all phases of new construction – from the initial design to loading manuals. There are no facets of vessel engineering that we haven’t done – in whole or in part.
- Contract Plans & Specifications
- Project Management
- Naval Architecture
- Capacity Plans
- Computer Loading Programs
- Inclining
- Loading Manuals
- Stability Analysis
Design
From preliminary designs to detailed working drawings, Netsco’s staff of skilled maritime engineers can provide you with the level of drawings best suited to your situation. Netsco has the flexibility to tailor our designs directly for the ship owner, or for contractors or shipyards who lack engineering capabilities.
In addition, our experienced team can provide cost estimates at every step of the process. We can even obtain the approvals from the appropriate regulatory bodies when needed.
Modification
Modifying a vessel requires a team of architects and engineers. Whether it’s bow and stern thrusters, or engine room automation, or any level of retrofit, you need people with marine experience who appreciate and understand your needs and requirements.
Netsco’s technical staff knows precisely what is too much, what is not enough and what is necessary for an effective, efficient and economical modification.
Conversion
From ship to barge, from tanker to bulk carrier, or from ocean tug to articulated tug, to successfully convert a vessel your team must have a thorough understanding of how the vessel was being used in addition to its new requirements. Netsco can assign such a team to your project – each member a seasoned marine veteran. From design to execution, Netsco’s technical staff can prepare the plans, develop the specifications and ensure that the work is done accordingly.
Repowering
Netsco’s technical team has the experience to address the entire repowering process. We have the know-how to deliver complete main propulsion engineering and design including the main engine, gearbox, shafting, propeller and other associated systems.
Before the actual engineering process, our staff will research each customer’s needs and help them select the right system from several different manufacturers which we have researched. Working closely with the customer, a new system is selected based on cost, maintenance requirements and engine capabilities. Once the best main engine and propulsion system has been agreed upon, only then does the engineering begin.
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With our shoreside and material handling expertise, Netsco can make certain that your entire operation is more efficient and cost effective. Our technical staff has the marine and dockside experience to ensure that the interface between your shipboard and shoreside material handling keeps you moving product and keeps your fleet moving as well.
- Ship-to-Shore Material Handling
- Shore-to-Ship (Shiploaders)
- Material Handling Shoreside Material Handling
- Dock Design, Modification & Rehabilitation
- Mooring Arrangement Studies and Plans
Marine Terminal
From dock design to mooring arrangement plans, Netsco employs all of its marine experience into creating solutions perfectly suited for any operation. By incorporating into our plans the types of vessels that will be using the facility and the types of cargo as well as how the cargo is dispersed from the dock, we can develop structural designs and engineering, fendering systems and mooring arrangements that are based on the existing infrastructure, operations and environmental conditions.
Material HandlingNetsco’s extraordinary combination of shipboard and dockside experience qualifies our talented technical staff in tackling material handling projects aboard ship, shoreside and the interface between them both. Bulk material handling designs are our specialty including self-unloading vessels that convey cement, iron ore, stone, grain, etc.