Engineering Services Overview

Herbert Engineering Corp. (HEC) provides comprehensive naval architecture and marine engineering services supporting vessel design, construction, operation, maintenance, and conversion. Our expertise spans structural and mechanical system design and analysis, cargo securing optimization, and regulatory compliance support for class and flag state requirements. In addition to practical design work, we apply advanced hydrodynamic and structural analysis using proprietary and industry-standard software tools. 

  • Structural Design
    Development of hull and superstructure designs optimized for strength, weight, and performance.

    Intact & Damage Stability Analysis
    Evaluation of vessel stability under normal and compromised conditions to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and operational safety.

    Hydrodynamics & Motions Analysis
    Simulation of vessel behavior in waves, currents, and wind to optimize seakeeping and
    performance.

    Mooring Analysis
    Design and analysis of mooring systems for ships and offshore platforms, including dynamic simulations.

    Salvage & Oil Outflow Analysis
    Assessment of vessel damage scenarios and oil spill risk mitigation in compliance with OPA 90 and IMO guidelines.

    Transportation Studies
    Evaluation of marine transport logistics, routes, and vessel suitability.

HEC also conducts research on emerging maritime regulations, focusing on their impact on existing and future ship designs. For specialized studies—including risk assessment and mitigation—we develop custom simulation software to support projects commissioned by the USCG, IMO, Marine Board of the National Academies, local ports and government agencies, and private clients.

Streamlining the ship design process

  • Comprehensive Feasibility Studies

    • Feasibility Analysis: Assessing the practicality and financial viability of LNG retrofits.
    • Engine Evaluation: Expert evaluation and selection of new engines if required.
    • Conceptual Design: Crafting innovative design concepts tailored to each vessel’s unique needs.

  • Detailed Specification Development

    • Fuel Gas System Specs: Developing precise RFQ specifications for advanced fuel gas supply systems.
    • Auxiliary Equipment Sizing: Accurate auxiliary equipment selection and sizing, backed by detailed RFQ specs.
    • Shipyard Specifications: Formulating comprehensive RFQ specifications for shipyard contracts.
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DESIGN & APPROVAL PROCESS

    • Contract-Level Drawings: Producing detailed design drawings for all auxiliary equipment.
    • Class and USCG Approvals: Manage class submittals and secure essential regulatory approvals.
    • Regulatory Coordination: Assisting with USCG submittals to streamline the approval process.

  • On-Site Supervision and Support

    • Shipyard Supervision: Providing expert on-site supervision during retrofitting to ensure quality and compliance.
    • Stability Testing: Conduct rigorous stability tests to confirm retrofit success.
    • Continuous Support: Offering end-to-end support from initial feasibility analysis to post-retrofit operations.

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