Shipyards

Our unique capability is your solution

Your solution is Royal HaskoningDHV
Royal HaskoningDHV is a leading independent,
international engineering consultancy service provider
with roots dating back to 1881, established in the
Netherlands, the United Kingdom and South Africa.
We specialise in the planning, design and development of
shipyards, ports, docks, terminals and associated maritime
facilities, working closely with our clients to create
sustainable maritime developments around the globe.
Within Royal HaskoningDHV, we have created a fully
integrated, multidisciplinary shipyard skill set combining
engineering design services with the shipyard technology
excellence of First Marine International and shipping trade
forecast expertise of Ocean Shipping Consultants, which are
both companies of Royal HaskoningDHV.
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We have solutions for every aspect of your shipyard:
n Market research and strategic planning
n Feasibility studies and site selection
n Conceptual design and masterplan
n Design and specifications
n Procurement and construction
n Benchmarking and competitiveness
n Performance and operational improvement
Whatever the purpose of your shipyard, whether for
shipbuilding, ship repair, ship breaking, or offshore rig
construction, the combined experience and expertise of our
consultants and engineers gives you the knowledge to help
you make the right decision at every stage. Our team will
work with you from concept to completion.
This brochure outlines our unique capability to provide your
shipyard solution.
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 Shipyard life cycle

Your requirement is our expertise

As industry experts we have the capability to support you
through all the stages of the shipyard life cycle. We will
help you navigate through market research, feasibility,
design, procurement, construction and facility operations
start-up. If you are upgrading existing facilities and
technology we will help you with market refocussing,
strategy development, modernisation and performance
improvement. We have the skills and expertise you require
every step of the way.
Environmental and sustainable solutions
throughout your shipyard life cycle
Our commitment to sustainable thinking is embedded
in our culture. By providing you with options and
information on the most appropriate environmental
and social, economic and sustainable solutions, your
development can progress with excellent credentials.

Providing invaluable feedback about the real construction

and operational costs from fully developed shipyards, we
help you control your budgets at each investment stage
throughout the life cycle.

Market research
and strategic planning

Performance and
Feasibility studies
operational improvement
and site selection

Benchmarking
and competitiveness
Conceptual design
and masterplan

Procurement and
Design and
construction
specifications

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Impressive global track record

We are known around the world for our shipyard experience
and understanding. The map below demonstrates the
geographical breadth and depth of our experience and
our capability to deliver successful world class shipyard
solutions anywhere in the world, overcoming differences in:
Our unrivalled track record in the planning and design
of shipyards dates back to the 1940s, and our experts
always pride themselves on being at the leading edge of
technology. Some examples over time are:
n 1960s - the development of the modern shiplift

n Climate in the USA

n Language n 1970s - the design of the worlds largest dry dock, 590m

n Political background x 130m, at Okpo, Korea

n Business model n 1980s we wrote the first British Standard for the

n Economic situation design of dry docks, shiplifts, dock gates and slipways
n Seismic activity BS 6349-3:1988
n 1990s we developed the naval vessel CGT for the

globally adopted system of shipbuilding production

planning

Through to the present day

n 2013 we completed the expansion and revision of BS

6349-3:2013 simply entitled Code of Practice for the

Design of Shipyards and Sea Locks
n 2014 we designed the worlds longest spanning dock

flap gate at 110m

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 Market research & strategic planning

Our industry knowledge your Our expertise your peace of mind

view over the horizon
As one of the leading forecasters of
maritime activity, we specialise in
market research and marine industry
studies. Our experts have developed
innovative approaches to monitoring
and analysing the shipbuilding and
ship repair markets, continually
surveying factors that impact shipyard
development. Our strategic planning
service extends to the revitalisation Tim Walters Stephen Hanrahan
of existing shipyards and we have Shipyard Market Research Shipping and Trade Research
extensive experience in carrying out Tim Walters is a marketing Stephen Hanrahan has over 30
strategic planning for shipyards and professional and a specialist in years experience in sea trade
equipment suppliers. maritime market research. With forecasting around the world. As
over 15 years experience, he has the most senior expert of Ocean
Our services include: also held management positions in Shipping Consultants, a company of
n Market research, competitor liner shipping and financial services Royal HaskoningDHV, he provides
analysis and customer targeting industries. He specialises in marine highly valuable global forecasts of
n Product mix definition and industry markets, particularly the trade types and volumes to predict
target revenue shipyard sector (both shipbuilding the fleet size, type and operating
n International competitiveness and repair), offshore industries and locations, vital for shipyard capacity
and global market economics ship recycling. and location planning.
n Identification of target

markets, throughput and

performance levels
n Cost structure review and

business strategy
n Rationalisation and restructuring.

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 Feasibility and site selection

Our feasibility studies balancing the factors Our experts include:

in your favour n Market researchers and business planners

Our in-house experts specialise in carrying out feasibility n Shipyard infrastructure specialists

studies for new and existing shipyard facilities, balancing n Geotechnical and civil engineers

the factors that will help you make the most of your n Environmental scientists

proposed business model and costs. n Shipbuilding and ship repair industry experts

n Shipyard planners and designers

They include: n Sustainability specialists

n Market availability n Wave and sedimentation analysts

n Site location n Navigational safety analysts

n Layout and design

n Capital costs Our site selection your location

n Operating costs
n Potential sustainability enhancements
n Labour availability and accessibility
n Financial viability
Choosing the right location for your shipyard is important in
delivering the long term economic viability of your shipyard
business. Access to markets, accessibility for shipping, depth
of surrounding waters, suitability of land surface and the
marine environment are all factors to be considered and are
crucial to the success of your shipyard development project.

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We explore and advise on the
following site selection criteria:
n Shipping traffic pattern analysis
n Ancillary support industry
n Labour availability
n Marine access
n Transport links
n Environmental impact
n Wave climate
n Topography
n Bathymetry
n Geology and ground conditions
n Sedimentation
Our expertise your peace of mind
Adrian Arnold
Multidisciplinary,
Shipyard Infrastructure
Adrian Arnold is a Chartered Civil
Engineer and Fellow of the Institution
of Shipbuilders and Engineers in
Scotland. He has more than 30
years maritime civil and structural
experience, with particular expertise
in the optimum integration of the full
breadth of the multidisciplinary needs
of shipyard projects. This is based on
the numerous projects for clients on
both greenfield sites and upgrading
of existing shipyard sites to maintain
international competitiveness.
Malcolm Bell
Pre-Production Organisation,
Shipyard Design
Malcolm Bell has over 35 years
global experience developing
and introducing new shipyard
technology. Malcolm has been
central to the implementation
and development of advanced
production engineering practices
and productivity improvements
across the globe.
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 Conceptual design and masterplan

Our concepts your design selection
Our initial concept designs will help you make informed
decisions before committing to the cost of final detailed
facility design. The design concept components are often
interchangeable. This means you can combine attributes
from two or more concepts, to arrive at the concept of
your choice.
Our designs bringing your shipyard to life
The financial success of your shipyard depends on decisions
made at the design stage. Our capability includes process
design and the necessary civil, structural, mechanical and
electrical systems design. The size of our shipyard design
team means our multidisciplinary project teams can be
assembled to provide their combined experience to all
detailed shipyard infrastructure design requirements.
This improves shipyard performance and reduces
construction and maintenance costs.
The elements of conceptual design include:
n Layout plan showing major facilities such as docking,
quays, piers, workshops and lay-down areas.
n Sizing of production areas
n Sizing, arrangement and type of workshop buildings
n Sizing and locating docking facilities including
structural arrangements
n Routing of services and location of substations
and compressor houses
n Overall manning levels
n Overall layout of the shipyard workflows
n Order of magnitude costs

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The masterplan includes:
n Final location and sizes of
production work areas and
waterfront
n Production workshop layouts,
levels of technology and
operations
n Pre-production operations
n Equipment lists
n Manpower distribution and
organisation
n Civil and structural preliminary
engineering
n Mechanical and electrical services
arrangements
n Final budget estimates for facility
development and equipment
n Shipyard operating cost estimate
n Overall programme for
development
n Enhancements for improved
sustainability performance
Our expertise your peace of mind
Andrew Pate
Shipyard Layout and
Improvement Strategies
Andrew Pate, a Chartered
Mechanical Engineer, has
specialist experience of production
engineering in shipyards and
is responsible for improving
production efficiency on a number
of high profile projects. Andrews
main areas of expertise relate to
shipyard layout, improvement
strategies, benchmarking and
technology transfer.
Stuart White
Facilities Engineering Design
Stuart White, a Chartered Civil
Engineer, has in depth knowledge
of all shipyard infrastructure design
gained through working on projects
for some of the worlds leading
shipyards. Stuart has specialised
skills in dry dock, floating dock
and ship transfer system design
which enables him to optimise the
performance and cost of shipyard
facilities at the critical concept
design stage.
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 Design and specification

Our details your bigger picture Infrastructure design

The strength of Royal HaskoningDHVs shipyard design Civil, structural, mechanical and electrical design
capability means that multidisciplinary teams can be of all infrastructure facilities:
assembled easily to tackle any problem. Our experts use n Dry docks including dock gates

their combined experience to provide the optimum n Shiplifts

solution to all shipyard infrastructure requirements, n Floating docks

improving performance and reducing construction n Ship launch systems

and maintenance costs. n Piers and quays

n Assembly and construction halls

Production process design n Workshops and stores

The detailed designs include: n Offices and amenities

n Equipment specification n Breakwaters

n Detailed layouts of individual workshops and n Dredging

open production areas

n Specialised jigs, manipulators, access towers

and services catenaries

n Production workstation operations

n Ship production process strategy and methodology

n Mechanical piped services and electrical points

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Our expertise your peace of mind
Stephen Davies
Infrastructure Design Expert
Stephen Davies, a Fellow of the
Institution of Civil Engineers, has
extensive experience in the design
of all types of maritime structures
in both steel and concrete, with
particular emphasis on the design
of specialist shipyard infrastructure,
such as shiplifts. He is experienced
in the various worldwide forms of
construction techniques.
Peter Mills
Industrial Process Facilities Expert
Peter Mills has 40 years experience
in major industrial process building
design. He has extensive experience
in major manufacturing process
based and industrial projects, leading
and co-ordinating multidisciplinary
design teams on complex fast track
construction projects. His most recent
significant shipyard work involved
the major buildings of the Nakilat
Shipyard, Ras Laffan.
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 Procurement and construction

Supplier selection the best people for your project

Obtaining the wide range of specialist suppliers needed for the construction of your shipyard
is complex. It involves tender and selection processes, price negotiation and contractual
engagement. The success of your shipyard development, on schedule and to budget, depends
on choosing the right suppliers that are capable of delivering.

Our experience in the procurement of equipment and construction services is

unrivalled. Our in-house quantity surveyors and contract experts provide contractual
advice, prepare bills of quantities, tender documents and provide technical and
financial evaluation of tenders.

Our on-site engineers representing your interests

The successful construction of a shipyard demands excellent site supervision
to confront and resolve technical and contractual issues. Working on-site, our
team of highly qualified engineers is retained to look after your interests.
Experienced in managing supervision teams, monitoring workmanship
and construction progress, our site engineers will be on hand to clarify
drawings and specifications and confirm the valuation and quality of
the work completed by the contractor.

Our construction supervision services include:

Client representation
On-site construction supervision
R
 ecruiting and training management
and technical staff
Establishing supply chain agreements
Commissioning systems and equipment

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Our expertise your peace of mind
Gary Courtnadge
Procurement Project Management
Gary Courtnadge is a Chartered
Civil Engineer with over 30 years
experience in civil and structural
engineering, specialising in the
maritime and shipyards sector.
He has particular experience in
managing the shipyard procurement
and construction process for clients.
He has worked extensively on
shipyard projects throughout the UK
and other countries, and has worked
widely on naval base and dockyard
facilities including numerous projects
for the UK Ministry of Defence.
David Punchard
Construction Contract Site Supervision
David Punchard is a Chartered
Civil Engineer and a specialist site
supervisor. He has spent more than
30 years working on major shipyard
construction projects. His experience
includes the third dry dock at Keppel
Tuas Shipyard in Singapore and more
recently the Nakilat Shipyard in Qatar.
He supervised the unique Safina
Hydro-lift dock in Dubai Drydocks.
Andrew Cook
Contract and Cost Control
Andrew Cook is a Chartered Surveyor
with an MSc in Construction Law and
Dispute Resolution. As a professional
quantity surveyor, Andrew has broad
construction industry experience.
His project experience includes
international shipyard maritime
procurement contracts, from
writing base documents through to
managing the cost control process
for clients.
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 Benchmarking and competitiveness

Applying global best practice to your Targeted investment direct rewards

existing shipyard
Our benchmarking system is used to compare the existing
shipyards processes and practices to international best
practice. The system has been applied in over 150 shipyards
worldwide. The system has formed the foundation of major
industry-wide performance improvement projects for the
European Commission, the US Department of Defense and
the UK Ministry of Defence.
Our experts have scientific knowledge of shipyards and
the industry. We help you invest or restructure to give you
the competitive edge. Our dynamic, multidisciplinary team
analyses global data continually to ensure we adapt to
changing market conditions.

Applying global best practice to your new shipyard

Our competitiveness studies have established the
correlation between the use of best practice, output
performance and profitability. To achieve the desired
performance, a shipyard must be configured correctly
and employ appropriate processes and practices for its
product mix and cost base. We specify the processes and
practices required to achieve market success through
optimising the facilities, the production technology and in
particular the pre-production technologies employed.

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Our expertise your peace of mind
Damien Bloor
Shipyard Performance Improvement
Damien Bloor, a Chartered Engineer
and naval architect, has held senior
operational management positions
at a number of shipyards. Damien
is an expert in shipyard design,
benchmarking, cost structure analysis
and shipbuilding competitiveness,
with specialist knowledge in
super-yacht, warships and high
performance craft construction.
Stephen Maguire
Shipyard Performance Improvement
Stephen Maguire is a qualified
Marine Engineer with extensive
experience of shipyard production
systems. He is an exponent of the
Lean and Six Sigma efficiency
philosophies which he applies to
the performance improvement of
existing shipyards as well as the
design of new facilities.
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 Performance and
operational improvement
Our recipe for change your fresh start Our services include:
To stay competitive in the increasingly demanding n Cost structure review, financial analysis and business

commercial, military and leisure markets, shipyards must strategy development

improve their overall performance and productivity n Industry benchmarking and technology profiling

continuously. Our approach to shipyard design and n Operational benchmarking and identification of

development ensures the facilities, processes and practices technology gaps

will allow your shipyard to achieve the level of performance n Development and implementation of performance

required for market success. We use the same tools to improvement programmes
analyse existing shipyards and to help you develop effective n Implementation of modern shipbuilding and repair

performance improvement programmes. technology

n Management and staff retraining programmes

Our expertise your peace of mind

Adam Broughton Christianne van Dijk

Performance Improvement
Adam Broughton is a naval
architect with high performance
shipyard production experience.
His expertise is applied to achieve
operational improvements
in shipyards to international
competitive standards.
Economic Specialist
Christianne van Dijk is an
economist with extensive
experience in feasibility studies,
financial analysis and business
strategy development. She is
capable of linking technical
knowledge and economic analysis,
and has worked extensively on
infrastructure projects worldwide.

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 Environmental and
sustainability credentials
Environmental and sustainability credentials
As an organisation that is passionate about working
together to improve our societies, we incorporate solutions
to the environmental and sustainability challenges
throughout our planning and development process. The
primary economic benefit to shipyard owners is to be
an attractive partner of choice for its customers, who
require a socially responsible supply chain. We integrate
n Chemicals management storage and handling controls
n Safety risk fire and explosion, worker health & safety
n Dredging (capital and maintenance) spoil reuse/
disposal and contamination
Key sustainability challenges for shipyards and naval
bases include:
n Optimal environmental location and configuration

sustainability in our planning and design of shipyards and n Electrical and hybrid equipment

naval bases delivering day to day operational cost savings. n Greenhouse gas emissions measurement,

reduction and accounting

Key environmental challenges for shipyards and naval bases: n Wastewater management treatment and recycling

n Air quality dust, solvent fumes and exhaust emissions n Renewable energy

n Noise environmental and occupational n Freshwater efficiency - recycling, grey water,

n Marine pollution liquid discharge and suspended rain harvesting and tap timers
solids n Buildings services insulation and energy

n Ground contamination hazardous substances saving technology

n Traffic site and local road network n Beyond the gate social and community

n Light pollution nuisance and technology initiatives (e.g. medical, educational and
n Aesthetics visual intrusion and landscape value environmental)
n Wastes and materials management storage transport n Transparent sustainability reporting

and disposal

Our expertise your peace of mind

Charles Haine John Drabble

Sustainability and
Environment Consents
Charles Haine has considerable
experience in managing
environmental strategy and
discrete projects. He is an expert
at identifying environmental,
human and social risks via EIA,
EMS, HSE initiatives and audits. On
sustainability matters, he advises on
setting-up greenhouse gas emissions
footprints and reduction initiatives.
Emissions and Permitting
John Drabble has 30 years
experience in the assessment and
management of emissions from
infrastructure and transportation
sources. An expert witness in
several UK public inquiries for port
expansion projects, his expertise is
in air quality, occupational safety,
EIA and environmental permitting.

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About Royal HaskoningDHV Memberships

With its headquarters in Amersfoort, the Netherlands, Royal
HaskoningDHV is an independent, international project
management, engineering and consultancy service provider.
Ranking globally in the top 10 of independently owned,
non-listed companies and top 40 overall, the companys
7,000 staff provide services across the world from more
than 100 offices in over 35 countries.
Our connections
Innovation is a collaborative process, which is why Royal
HaskoningDHV works in association with clients, project
partners, universities, government agencies, NGOs and
many other organisations to develop and introduce new
ways of living and working to enhance society together,
now and in the future.
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Royal HaskoningDHV is a member of the recognised
engineering and environmental bodies in those countries
where it has a permanent office base.
All Royal HaskoningDHV consultants, engineers, architects,
planners, environmental and other specialists are members
of their individual branch organisations in their various
countries.
Company QHSE Management
Royal HaskoningDHV is committed to Quality, Health, Safety
and Environmental (QHSE) Management and this lies at the
heart of the management of all projects.
The Companys H&S system complies with the requirement
of The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and is certified by
Lloyds Register under Certificate Number RQA664199.

The companys QMS complies with the requirements of

BS/NEN-EN-ISO 9001:2000 and is certified by Lloyds
Register Quality Assurance. The Approval Certification
Adrian Arnold Number is 655229.
M: +44 (0) 7766 366836
E: adrian.arnold@rhdhv.com The QMS also includes an Environmental Management
System (EMS) which complies with the requirements of
Damien Bloor BS/NEN-EN-ISO 14001:2004 and for which registration
M: +44 (0) 7900 582098 is being rolled out across the company. The Approval
E: damien.bloor@rhdhv.com Certification Number is 663206 for the Netherlands and
662753 for the UK.
Stuart White
M: +44 (0) 7867 904981
E: stuart.white@rhdhv.com

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