Engineering services

Independent engineering support throughout the development process.

From initial concepts and feasibility studies to detailed production drawings, strength calculations, workshop support and certification, MDO provides practical engineering solutions for a wide range of applications.

Design & development

Concept development, general arrangements, production drawings and complete engineering packages for maritime equipment and systems.

Concept

Concept development

Working out the operating principle, the main dimensions and the feasibility of a system before the detailed design starts.

Layout

General arrangements

General arrangement drawings that fix the geometry, outreach and interfaces of the system on the vessel.

Detail

Production drawings

Detailed drawings, weldments and parts lists prepared for the workshop, with the tolerances and materials specified.

Package

Complete engineering packages

Drawings, calculations and documentation delivered as one package, ready for production and for the approval process.

Strength & FEM analysis

Structural calculations and finite element analysis to verify performance, strength and compliance with applicable standards and design requirements, supporting the optimization of both new designs and existing installations.

Finite element model of a davit in the outboard position, coloured by von Mises stress — Von Mises stress · outboard load case · FEM model

Wireframe model showing the reaction forces at each deck foundation of a davit system — Deck foundations · reaction forces per support point

Load cases

Strength calculations

Structural checks over the full range of operating positions, including the load factors and safety factors required by the applicable rules.

FEM

Finite element analysis

Stress and deflection analysis of frames, arms and welded structures, used to confirm the design and to locate the critical details.

Interfaces

Foundation loads

Reaction forces at every support point, delivered to the yard so the deck structure underneath the system can be verified and reinforced.

Hydraulic systems

Design and integration of hydraulic systems, including cylinders, power units, piping systems and control solutions for maritime applications.

Actuation

Cylinders

Cylinders sized and positioned for the required movement, load and stroke, integrated into the structure of the system itself.

Power

Power units

Dedicated hydraulic power units, or an arrangement that runs on the hydraulic system already available on board.

Distribution

Piping systems

Piping, hoses and valve blocks routed for accessibility, maintenance and the conditions on an exposed deck.

Control

Control solutions

Local and remote control arrangements, matched to the operating sequence and to the safety requirements of the application.

Certification & production support

A design is finished when it is built, tested and approved. MDO stays involved after the drawings are released, through the approval process, the workshop and any later modification of the installation.

Class

Certification support

Preparation of technical documentation and close cooperation with classification societies and approval agencies throughout the certification process.

Workshop

Production support

Technical support during manufacturing, assembly and testing, ensuring that designs are translated efficiently into practical, reliable solutions.

Upgrades

Retrofit & custom projects

Engineering support for modifications, upgrades and one-off developments where standard solutions are not sufficient.

See how this comes together on the Projects page

From concept to certification

Reliable and certifiable, worldwide.

MDO combines practical engineering experience with a thorough understanding of maritime regulations, helping clients develop reliable and certifiable solutions for projects worldwide.

New projects & partnerships

Whether you require support for the development of life-saving equipment, hydraulic systems or custom marine solutions, MDO offers the experience and flexibility to turn ideas into practical, certifiable designs.

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