Gilbert Associates Engineering & Design
Vessel Conversion and Modification Consulting
Gilbert Associates engineers vessel conversions, lengthening and sponsing, structural modifications and major retrofits, including OSV-to-ROPAX ferry conversions.
Description
Gilbert Associates engineers conversions and modifications of every scale in compliance with the CFR. Services include vessel conversion, refitting or retrofitting, lengthening and sponsing, auxiliary machinery replacement, structural modifications and project management.
Examples
- OSV to ROPAX conversion: two 200′ offshore supply vessels converted for Cross Sound Ferry, with new superstructure, passenger cabin, stern extension and bow door
- M/V John H.: unfinished 170 ft OSV hull cut in half, 66 ft mid-body added and sponsoned to 60 ft beam; described as the largest subchapter K passenger vehicle ferry in service
- M/V Put-In-Bay: 40′ midsection, Deflector rudders and new Caterpillar C18 engines: 55% more vehicles and 2 knots faster
- M/V Matthew J. Hughes: passenger ferry converted to an offshore support vessel with an A-frame for launch and recovery
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