Vectis has recently completed the structural design of two new high performance and weight critical advanced composite craft thereby consolidating our in-house structural design capability in both composites and metals. These craft follow the structural design of a novel 22m high speed craft and a next-generation 8m RIB both in advanced composite materials with infused and cored structural elements. This advanced composite design capability is available to other naval architects, boat designers and boat builders.
We are pleased to report that Vectis Marine Design has moved to their own new offices. Vectis purchased the offices in January this year and has now moved in following four weeks of refurbishment. The office is located near Fareham in Hampshire, just off Junction 9 of the M27, with convenient access to the motorway routes and Southampton airport.
Vectis Marine Design recently had the honour of a visit to our offices by HRH The Princess Royal. Princess Anne, The Princess Royal was visiting Fareham Innovation Centre as part of the celebrations for 100 years of flying from the former HMS Daedalus air base on which the Centre is located.
A new concept military and professional RIB developed by Vectis and built by Delta Power Group has been delivered to the UK's Windermere Police. The Next-Generation RIB features an entirely clear and flat aft deck to accommodate a wide range of payloads and provide a highly flexible and capable craft for military, professional and rescue duties.
When the new owner of a VT Halmatic Arctic 28 RIB wanted an enclosed wheelhouse designed and installed he approached Vectis for the job. Vectis has first hand experience of the Arctic RIBs from VT Halmatic and from providing technical support to the MOD's Arctic fleet over the last few years. The aluminium wheelhouse was designed and supplied by Vectis as a turn-key project for the boat's new owner.About Us
Vectis Marine Design was established in 2008 as an independent marine consultancy specialising in the design and project management of military and professional small craft.
Vectis Marine Design's two principal Naval Architects together have more than 35 years' experience in the marine industry. Prior to establishing Vectis Marine Design, Dr. Andrew Humphries was Design Manager with VT Halmatic for 7 years and John Fox-Robinson was Principal Naval Architect for 6 years.Our team is made up of capable and experienced small craft Naval Architects, Mechanical Engineers and Marine Design Engineers. Our office is equipped with modern hardware and software to enable us to carry out all aspects of marine design and project management.
We have proven experience of designing boats for the UK Ministry of Defence (Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Army), and military, coastguard and police units worldwide.
We offer an independent and confidential service to clients in the military and professional boat industry.
Vectis Marine Design is based near Southampton, on the UK south coast, close to Southampton airport.
Vectis Marine Design is a Corporate Partner of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects. A member of British Marine and certified to ISO 9001:2015 by DNV.GL
