Naval Architecture Overview:

At Herbert Engineering Corp. (HEC), we partner with owners/operators to elevate vessel design and operational performance. Our offerings include naval architecture, marine engineering, and analysis in support of vessel design, construction, operation, maintenance, and conversion to produce cost-efficient energy solutions and emission-reduction measures to meet regulatory compliance.

    • Ship Stability
    • Ship Strength
    • Design Studies
    • Cost Estimating
    • 3D Modelling & Rendering
    • Hydrodynamics & Motions Analysis
    • Mooring Analysis
    • Salvage & Oil Outflow Analysis
    • Grain Stability 2026 Code Requirements
Matson Mokihana Photo:©Tony Roberts

Photo:©Tony Roberts

Featured Offerings

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

    Inclining Tests:
    Onboard testing to determine a vessel’s center of gravity and validate stability calculations.

    Stability Documentation Updates

    Revision and preparation of regulatory stability booklets and reports for class and flag approval.

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

    Structural FEA Analysis:
    Finite Element Analysis to assess structural integrity under various loading conditions.

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Specialist Services:

SALVAGE RESPONSE

HEC Salvage Response HECSALV

Unlocking the power of our cutting-edge HECSALV salvage engineering software, SALVAGE RESPONSE offers a comprehensive suite of salvage services tailored to meet your needs. Here’s what we bring to the table:

  • Realtime Salvage Engineering Support:

    • Swift ship modeling leveraging our global network for 24/7 data entry
    • Exclusive access to HECSALV macro capabilities for tailored analyses
    • Conveniently located offices spanning Asian, East and West Coast US, and European time zones for seamless in-person assistance

  • Assist Owners/Operators with In-house Casualty Response:

    • Specialized training in ship and platform modeling
    • Expert guidance in salvage engineering
    • Secure off-site database backups for peace of mind

  • Additional Specialist Services Include:

    • Oil outflow prediction based on hydrostatic balance and tidal changes for grounded vessels
    • Calculated ultimate strength in hogging and sagging condition based on ULSTR software
    • Calculated dynamic wave bending moment in specific seastates for towing evaluations using SMP seakeeping software
HEC Salvage Response

  • PREPARE CASUALTY DRILL SCENARIOS FOR RESPONSE SIMULATIONS:

    • Craft realistic drills for effective preparedness
    • Adapt simulations on the fly to mirror real-world scenarios

  • DETERMINE THE MOST PROBABLE CAUSE OF THE SINKING:

    • Utilize advanced techniques to identify root causes swiftly

  • PREPARE PLACE OF REFUGE DECISION METHODOLOGY:

    • Develop robust strategies for safe haven selection

HECSALV – The Industry Standard

Salvage and Emergency Response Software

During a vessel emergency, response time is critical. Starting with the last known departure condition, HECSALV allows the user to quickly collect and process available data, define the extreme bounds of the problem, and evaluate multiple scenarios for remedial action. The user can automatically update the entire analysis from beginning assumptions to later stage pump allocations, producing a refined and carefully considered salvage plan to follow. HECSALV includes rendered 3D graphics, simplified grounding definition wizard, observed draft tools to quickly establish the waterplane using a variety of approaches, fully integrated ullage/sounding tools, customizable alarms and criteria, and much more.

Herbert-ABS Software Solutions, LLC (Herbert-ABS) offers the maritime and offshore industries cutting-edge loading and salvage analysis software packages and naval architectural design software tools developed initially by HEC and now managed by Herbert-ABS Software Solutions, LLC. Experience the power of collaboration through our joint venture with the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), dedicated to fortifying and expanding our renowned CargoMax™ product line, delivering state-of-the-art solutions like HECSALV™, and revolutionizing casualty response and ship design.

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Building Bridges

We’ve cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Ports, State and Federal agencies, and environmental groups. Through our collaborative efforts, we’ve spearheaded engineering assessments to tackle complex environmental challenges head-on.