KNUD E. HANSEN Engineering & Design
Refit & Conversion Design
Design and engineering for vessel refits and conversions, from feasibility studies and yard tendering through to on-site supervision.
Description
KNUD E. HANSEN provides a design and engineering package for owners undertaking refits or conversions of all vessel types and offshore structures. Involvement typically starts at the conceptual phase with feasibility studies and continues through tendering, design and execution.
Key features
- Project types: dimension and capacity changes (including lengthening and heightening), vessel life extensions, space repurposing, regulatory changes, accommodation refurbishment and energy-saving projects.
- Concept design and tender/contract design, with contract negotiation support, cost evaluation, procurement support, shipyard assessment and third-party design review.
- Optimised basic design for classification society and flag state compliance.
- Execution support: plan approvals, project and contract management, sea trials and delivery, and site supervision as owner's representative or on behalf of the shipyard.
Applications
Conversions and refits of passenger, cargo and special purpose vessels and offshore structures. The company's history includes the conversion of the liner SS France into the cruise ship SS Norway (1979) and the conversion of an unfinished ferry into the expedition cruise ship SPITSBERGEN.
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