Innovative and reliable ship design
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WelCoMe to the FUtUre!
passion
We love the sea, ships and what we do. Everyone in
our offices in Uddevalla, Göteborg and Shanghai is
loyal and devoted to marine design. Our personnel are
engineers, economists, project-leaders and other experts who are familiar with all aspects of the marine
industry. Our teams are problem-solvers with a perfect result and the client’s best in mind.
reliability
In 1961 Gustaf Mattsson established his marine design
company in the harbour town of uddevalla on the
west coast of Sweden. Today FKAB operates all over
the world and has more than 50 years of experience
of maritime design.
Looking to the future, we see new challenges and possibilities everywhere for the shipping industry. Globalization, new technology and new information for sustainable shipping create a whole new scenario for
marine technology and design. FKAB Marine Design is
in the forefront.
What we offer is advanced and wide skills in design
and project-handling for marine construction and other marine undertakings. Our offices in Sweden and
China are strategically placed for delivery of a complete range of marine consultancy services.
Innovation
Innovation for us means including good ideas and new
thinking in advanced and competitive marine design.
A continuous and fruitful dialogue with the client is of
prime importance, regardless of the project’s size. Our
ideas are realized through technological know-how
and our understanding of the environment and new
demands on the shipping industry.
FKAB has delivered successful ship designs for more
than 50 years. Our portfolio of proven ships sailing
the oceans of the world is testimony of our professional strength. Clients can rely on our experience, our
dedication and capacity to deliver high quality, on
time.
We at FKAB aim at leading the world when it comes to
ship design and marine consultancy. Our strength lies
in our experience and our skilled co-workers, who always put you as customer foremost.
We endeavour to always be in the forefront in new
technology, design and environment requirements.
Innovation, passion and reliability are a part of FKAB’s
motto. This is your guarantee for experience and new
thinking, scope and specialist skills - and most of all
first class quality every step of the way.
We have successfully designed ships for more than 50
years and intend to carry on in the future too. You are
welcome to call me, or visit one of our offices. I am
convinced it will not take us long to find the perfect
solution for your specific requirements.
Welcome to FKab Marine design!
Claes Claeson
Managing director
Ship design
In designing ships for the future, logistical holistic
thinking is equally as important as energy efficiency
and minimizing the effect on the environment. At
FKAB Marine Design we work with solutions for new,
more environment-friendly fuels for example, and forming and materials that reduce fuel consumption and
increase cargo capacity.
A ship is also a work place, where ergonomics, work
environment and safety are all important factors. We
design beautiful ships that allow people to develop
and feel good in their surroundings.
Feasibility study
A thorough feasibility study is often
a critical factor for the future success of a project. We visualize and
formulate ideas for a preliminary
marine design. A convincing presentation, based on reliable facts
and figures, is our goal in the development of a feasibility study.
Basic design
FKAB is your basic design partner
during contact with authorities and
classification societies. We do all
calculations and studies necessary,
provide projections and documents, and act as mediators. We
have long experience of close cooperation with Swedish and international shipyards. We
can assist with everything regarding drawings and
documents required by authorities and classification
societies.
Detail design
The detail design phase is when we
quickly and cost-effectively provide
complete designs, projections, calculations and visualizations. Effective detail design is just as important for conversions, special
designs and smaller projects.
Concept design
A concept design is a revised development of the feasibility design
and main dimensions. The result of
a concept design is a GA and a specification that is detailed enough
for a shipyard to be able to tender
an estimate. This allows the shipowner to make a decision on investment or to present the concept to investors and other
interested parties.
Contract design
A contract design follows on from
the concept design and gives the
customer an adequately detailed
basis for a new-building contract
with the shipyard to be signed.
During this phase results of
previous work can be established
and the shipyard can quote a fixed price.
CASE: Development and design of two 4 700
DWT bitumen tankers
Client: Frederiet AB, Nynas Petroleum AB.
Yard: Wuhan Nanhua Huanggang Jiangbei Shipyard
Co. Ltd.
Commission: Basic design
The ships are designed to carry liquid products at a
temperature up to 250º C. The two cargo tanks are
individually mounted and expandable to allow for heat
expansion. Each tank is connected to a pump room.
The ships’ dimensions are designed for those ports
they visit. The ships have double hulls and the handling of ballast water on board is designed in such a
way as to also meet future environmental requirements. This has been a joint project between our Swedish and Chinese offices.
Consultancy services
Shipping is a complex operation with many different
interests involved. FKAB Marine Design does far more
than just design ships, and our range of marine consultancy services is continuously expanding as new
requirements come along. We call it Total Design.
Whether you represent a shipping company, a yard or
a supplier, you can be assured that FKAB has the
know-how, experience and the capacity to help you
through each phase of your project.
FKAB’s consultancy services include support and involvement in dealings with the international classification societies. We can provide support, or take complete responsibility for interpretation of regulations,
contacts and all phases leading to final certification
and classification.
The basis of our service is the complete approach project management, concept studies, design, calculations and development. Thanks to our holistic approach we can manage the whole project, including
relations between yards and other parties. We can assist in discussions with investors, yards and customers. We stay updated as to new laws and regulations
governing shipping, and help our customers with specifications and adjustments.
CASE: Development of emission control
system
Our extensive and good contacts in the marine industry all over the world enable us to help find, choose
and evaluate shipyards for new- building or for conversions. We also offer support during negotiations
with different authorities.
Thanks to our subsidiary FKAB China we also have experience of China’s expanding shipbuilding market.
More info on Total design at fkab.com
Customer: GESAB
FKAB has contributed in the development of a new
product - Catamiser - a combination of an SCR reactor
and an Economiser. A Catamiser has two functions:
heat-recycling and the reduction of NOx in emissions.
A prototype has been designed, manufactured and installed in M/T Olympus, a 9 000 DWT product tanker.
The Catamiser is connected to the ship’s three auxiliary engines and replaces the oil pipe previously used in
port. This has resulted in lower fuel consumption and
reduced CO2 emissions. The Catamiser is an environment-friendly invention that reduces both NOx and
CO2 content. FKAB has been part of the whole project,
from the first sketches through to manufacture of the
prototype.
Uddevalla – Gothenburg – Shanghai
FKAB Marine Design, Main Office, Gustaf Mattssons väg 2, SE-451 50 Uddevalla, +46 522-981 00, info@fkab.se
FKAB Marine Design, Göteborg Office, Theres Svenssons gata 10, SE-417 55 Göteborg, +46 31 744 56 50, info@fkab.se
FKAB Marine Design, China Office, Room 3202, Huaneng Union Tower, No. 958 Lujiazui Ring Road, Pudong, Shanghai, China, P. C. 200120 - +86 21 6100 9088 - info@fkab.com
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