R & D Collaboration
In collaboration with institutions of higher learning and strategic industry partners, we are developing designs and solutions which incorporate cutting edge technologies for addressing real world challenges. Some of these are described here.
Electric & Hybrid Propulsion
Multihulls provide wide areas for installation of solar panels. A slender displacement hull trimaran longline fishing vessel offers several advantages over conventional designs including fuel savings, reduced emissions and a wide working area.
Unmanned Surface Vessels
Unmanned Surface Vessels have numerous potential applications, one of which is hydrographic survey. This design is intended to be carried aboard a mother survey vessel as a force multiplying acccessory.
Modern Fishing Vessels
Traditional purse seiners are labor intensive. The mid deckhouse arrangement restricts movement of the derrick & boom limiting power block coverage. A forward deckhouse with a telescopic crane will significantly improve the workflow and reduce manning requirement.