(HEE) HERBERT ENGINEERING EUROPE
European Tech Services
In July 2008, HEC opened its European subsidiary, Herbert Engineering Europe (UK) Ltd. (HEE), to better assist our existing European customers and further expand our activities in both northern and southern Europe. HEE provides customer support services and engineering, collaborating with staff from other HEC offices. The European fleet consists of many technology and innovation leaders, and it believes that maintaining an active presence in this market is vital.
Luca Letizia – Managing Director
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A Recent Project
Completed reliably from start to finish
HEC assisted with installing rotor sails on a Kamsarmax bulk carrier. HEC also provided technical expertise and evaluated the design from the rotor sail manufacturer. This included review services, on-site inspections, and guidance on Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Harbour Acceptance Tests (HAT), and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for contract completion.
Wind Propulsion Services
Conversions are one of HEC/HEE’s specialities.
Scope
• Design modification
• Hull Structure
• Retrofitting
• Plan Review
• On-site engineering support
HEE Staff
Luca Letizia, Ph.D, Frina
HEE – Europe – Managing Director and Principal, Naval Architect
Luca joined HEC in 2004 following eight years as Technical Manager at Safety At Sea Ltd., a marine consultancy affiliated with the Ship Stability Research Centre at the University of Strathclyde, where he also earned his PhD. He leads HEC’s European operations, overseeing project delivery and providing technical direction across a range of naval architecture initiatives. His primary research interest is the development of nuclear-powered commercial vessels, which he views as a critical pathway toward zero-emissions shipping.
Dale Pederson
HEE – Europe – Senior Naval Architect
Dale has been with HEC since graduating from Webb Institute in 2012 and has been based in the Glasgow office since 2015. With a core focus on structural engineering, his experience spans spectral fatigue analysis, plan review, model testing, rotor sail and scrubber installations, risk assessment, software development, and technical rendering. Dale has produced high-visibility renderings for the NSMV training ship series and various ABS publications. He particularly values rendering projects for their unique intersection of engineering precision and visual communication.
Panos Roussos
HEE – Europe – CEng MRINA, Senior Naval Architect, Project Manager
Since joining HEC in 2013, Panos has contributed to CFD powering analyses for fuel and emissions optimization and led structural and stability assessments, including multiple CargoMax implementations for European clients of Herbert-ABS Software. He holds an MSc with distinction from the Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde, including an SHI shipyard internship. His focus areas include concept design and decarbonization strategies.
Alexander (Sasha) Kritsuk
HEE – Europe – Staff Naval Architect & Marine Engineer
Alexander (Sasha) Kritsuk is a Staff Naval Architect & Marine Engineer at Herbert Engineering Corp., where he supports vessel stability, retrofits, and regulatory compliance. Since joining in 2022, he has contributed to LNG conversions, re-engining projects, and stability documentation for U.S. and international clients. A Webb Institute graduate, Sasha’s favorite project was the Shell Whale inclining survey in Singapore. He is a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers.
Andreas Morrison
HEE – Europe – Glasgow – Staff Naval Architect
Andreas joined Herbert Engineering in 2022 after graduating with an MEng degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. He is based at the Glasgow office and works on ship structural analysis, design, stability, and hydrodynamics. His work on the Manukai LNG retrofit significantly improved the vessel’s environmental performance and extended its working life.