DFD employs in-house marine designers to provide on-site solutions, sketches, design models, plans and technical drawings.
Ship’s Arrangements, Structure and Systems Plan markups and modifications are readily provided by experienced marine designers. These products support design, production, regulatory, and as-built activities of any size and scope. Models and drawings can be provided in a variety of formats suitable for merging with other design data and useful to future users of our technical products.
Bespoke solutions are regularly provided to suit each projects individual requirements. DFD’s extensive experience working alongside industry-leading fabricators ensures that a solution is always available, and quality is never sacrificed. The impossible is made possible in the hands of our talented design team.
Original cabinetry and woodwork designs and drawings are a core component at DFD. Having owned and operated a successful cabinetry shop serving the luxury marine and aviation industries for many years, DFD brings its hand on experience to every design and detail.
DFD employs in-house naval architects to provide real time technical consultations, on-site solutions and comprehensive design packages. Our staff has experience in all sectors of the marine industry including private yacht, commercial and military markets. Some topics routinely covered include:
Speed and range calculations, underwater shape modifications, bulbous bows, lines plans, curves of form, hydrodynamics.
Fin and gyro stabilizers, rudder and steering systems, bilge keels, bow and stern thrusters, anchoring and station-keeping
Weight and center of gravity estimates, intact and damaged stability booklets, hydrostatics, lifting device stability calculations
Hull extensions, deckhouse modifications, superstructure additions, compartment modifications, furniture changes, windows doors and hatches, tanks and capacities
Repairs, modifications, foundations, scantlings, construction plans for vessels constructed of steel, aluminum, wood, and composites (fiberglass, Kevlar, carbon and exotics)
Engine repowers, shaftline components, driveline modifications, propeller design, propulsor changes, trim control devices (tabs, interceptors, foils)
Any and all new designs or modifications to systems and equipment such as fuel oil, bilge & fire, fresh water, gray water, sewage, seawater, cooling circuits, lube oil, ventilation, hydraulics, AC power, DC power, mooring, anchoring, lifting devices, sound and thermal insulation, structural fire protection sea chests, engines, generators, pumps, motors, machinery and other equipment
Mobile hoist (sling) lift plans, sychro-lift plans, drydocking calculations, docking plans, blocking and shoring plans, launchings
Stability tests, inclining experiments, lightship determination surveys, fire and safety plan, pollution control plan, and any other technical reports and/or ship’s drawings to be reviewed by Classification Society (ABS, Lloyds..), Flag State, or Local Authorities
