Our clients include some of the most
respected international names in specialist vessel and small craft construction and operation
Platform Integration
It is an increasing requirement for small craft to be deployed from naval platforms and other ships. Some craft are required to be transported and deployed from aircraft and helicopters.
We have been responsible for the design integration of various boats with warships, patrol craft and commercial vessels, and with military aircraft for transportation and air-drop. We have experience in the following types of integration and we work closely with the specialist equipment suppliers to ensure compliance with military and commercial standards.
Our capability in this field includes;
- Integration with Single and Twin Davits
- Deployment from Stern Ramp and Wet Dock
- Clearance Envelopes for Ship and Boat Motions
- Aircraft Interface by Trailer and for Air-Drop
- Aircraft Safety Envelopes
- Structural Design of Lift Points and Tie-Down Structures
- Weights and Centres Management
In September 2020 following a competitive tendering process, Vectis Marine Design was awarded a 2 year contract to provide naval architecture support to the CalMac fleet of 33 ferries that serve the western islands of Scotland.
Vectis has a long standing relationship with Safehaven Marine, the Cork, Ireland-based designer and builder of pilot boats, workboats and military vessels. In recent months this has included Vectis supporting Safehaven's development of the innovative XSV20 hybrid craft of which two have now been delivered.
In June 2019, Vectis was awarded a 3 year contract by the Department for Infrastructure, Northern Ireland to provide technical support to government-owned ferries in the province. The ferries include vehicle and passenger ferries and the award follows support provided to the DfI by Vectis over several years via the previous contract holder.
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.