Services
Engineering performance at every level
At Van Oossanen Naval Architects, performance is the foundation.
We combine scientific insight, engineering expertise and practical experience to develop vessels that excel across all key parameters: speed, efficiency, comfort, safety and operability.
Our integrated approach ensures that every design decision contributes to a balanced and optimised end result, both technically and commercially.
Naval Architecture
Naval architecture is at the heart of our business, and hydrodynamics is at the core of our expertise.
We support clients throughout the entire design process, from initial concept development to final and detailed design. Whether developing a fully custom vessel or applying one of our proven hull concepts, such as the FDHF, we ensure optimal performance across all operating conditions.
Our work extends beyond hull design. We optimize onboard layout, structural integrity, systems performance, manufacturability and sustainability, all the while ensuring a balanced and practical solution.
Every project begins with listening, understanding your requirements in detail, and ends with a design that delivers on every level.
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Reduce uncertainty. Improve performance.
Our advanced CFD capabilities allow us to simulate and analyse resistance, propulsion efficiency, wake patterns and vessel motions with high accuracy. In many cases, CFD now provides results better than traditional tank testing, while offering greater flexibility and faster iteration.
By applying CFD early in the design process, we reduce uncertainty, minimise risk and enable informed decision-making. This leads to better-performing vessels, shorter development cycles and more efficient use of resources.
Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Lower risk, weight reduction and efficient performance.
Our advanced FEA capabilities allow us to augment pragmatic engineering decisions. Whether the goal is weight reduction, risk limitation, or increased stiffness, simulation provides industry accepted confirmation of structural response.
Marine Engineering
From design to build-ready reality.
Our in-house engineering team ensures a seamless transition from concept to production. We develop detailed engineering packages, including structural and system design, integration and assembly drawings and other documentation.
By aligning design with shipyard capabilities and production methods, we ensure that every vessel is not only optimised, but also efficiently buildable.
Design Management
Control the process. Reduce the risk.
Early-stage decisions have a significant impact on cost, timeline and overall performance. Our client-driven design management approach ensures that all stakeholders remain aligned throughout the project.
We proactively manage risks, streamline communication and support decision-making, reducing delays and ensuring a smooth transition from design to construction.
Our internal design process ensures that information flows efficiently between all parties involved, naval architects, engineers, shipyards and clients. By working closely with shipyards, we align our designs with their production standards and capabilities from the outset.
Sustainability
Sustainability is at the core of our design and engineering philosophy. We integrate energy-saving technologies, alternative fuels, and efficient propulsion systems into every design, whether a new design or a vessel already sailing the oceans for more than a decade, ensuring your vessel meets today’s standards and tomorrow’s regulations.
From hybrid and electric propulsion to methanol and hydrogen-ready designs, we help you reduce emissions without compromising performance.
