Our Projects
MDO Inc. is engaged in several interesting projects right now ranging from conceptual design of an ex US Naval Vessel to a training vessel for a Public Nautical School, engineering support to the offshore industry to converting a Ro/Ro vessel from a fixed stern ramp system to a slewing stern ramp.
Recent projects:
SS Beaver State
Marine Design and Operations, Inc. was the design agent for this major modification of this vessel to a missile tracking vessel for the Missile Defense Agency.
Our scope of work included:
- Structural and Eigenvalue Analysis of Antenna Support Structure.
- Installation drawings of all structural and mechanical conversions, including structural fire protection plans for new mission specific offices and mission personnel berthing.
Cape Rise
Marine Design and Operations, Inc. was the design agent for installation of new slewing stern ramps for this class of RO/RO vessels.
Our scope of work included:
- Static and dynamic calculations of the forces imposed by the new ramps including calculations of required structure in way of the ship / ramp and ramp equipment interface.
- Longitudinal strength and stability calculation in view of the added weights.
- Design of all structural, mechanical and electrical modifications and calculations and summary of added weights.
- Dead weight survey & calculations of Trim and Stability loading cases for preparation of new T&S manuals, and revisions to the vessels CargoMax T&S programs.
- Preparation of initial feasibility study.
Canning Tide
Marine Design and Operations, Inc. was the naval architects selected for design & preparation of drawings for a conversion of this Offshore Supply Vessel to a well stimulation support vessel.
Our scope of work included:
- Analysis of 4-point mooring system.
- Installation design of winches supporting platform as per analysis above.
- Installation design of new crane and A-frame.
- Installation design of diving support equipment and hose handling equipment.
- Including component, frame and stability booklet.
Failure Analysis And Design Enhancement Study
Bp Fpso Articulated Gangway &Amp;
Robert H. Boh Aft Landing Platform
Marine Design and Operations, Inc. was selected for a design analysis and to prepare recommendations for design modifications of this articulated gangway for personnel transit between the FPSO and the accommodation vessel.
San Juan Ramp Pontoon
Marine Design and Operations, Inc. carried out full design of this three level floating ramp for RO/RO cargo operations off the Trailer Bridge triple deck ocean going barge.
Past Projects:
Fully Refrigerated Container Vessels
- Three 900 TEU Container Ships
- Fincantieri
- Chiquita Brands International
(Vessels ultimately acquired by Dole)
MDO Inc. Participation: MDO, Inc. prepared preliminary design studies and outline bid documents for new class of fully refrigerated self-sustaining containerships. Vessel contract design was developed jointly with Italian shipyard. MDO, Inc. participated in review of all technical documentation and negotiations for construction contract.
Container/Ro-Ro Barges
- Transport Barges for Containers
- TBN
- Port Authority of NY and NJ
MDO Inc. Participation: MDO, Inc. prepared contract design plans and specifications for construction of two barges for transportation of containers, using both lo-lo and ro-ro modes of operation, for movements within NY Harbor area.
Cape V Spar Deck Conversion
- Roll-on Roll-off
- Bender
- US Maritime Administration
MDO Inc. Participation: MDO, Inc. carried out feasibility and preliminary design studies for addition of an additional deck (Spar Deck) to two existing Ro-Ro vessels, to substantially increase cargo vehicle stowage. MDO, Inc. prepared all contract drawings and technical specifications for vessel conversion, and carried out approval of shipyard detailed plans and inspection on behalf of owner.
Trailerbridge Ro-Ro Ramp Design
- Roll-on Roll-off Ramp for Barge Loading/Discharge
- American Marine-New Orleans, LA & Gulf Coast Fabricators-Slidell, LA
- Trailerbridge
MDO Inc. Participation: MDO, Inc. prepared conversion contract drawings and specifications for modification of inland deck barges to serve as bases for floating three-level ramps for cargo operations of ro-ro barge, and supervised drydocking, repair, and structural modifications to the barges.
Trailerbridge Ro-Ro Ramp Design
- Roll-on Roll-off Barges
- North Florida Shipyard
- Trailerbridge
MDO Inc. Participation: MDO, Inc. prepared contract drawings and specifications for modification of two triple-deck ro-ro barges, to carry 48-foot trailers and cars. MDO, Inc. supervised modifications to the barge and installation of the car decks.
Trailerbridge Ro-Ro Barge Conversion
- Roll-on Roll-off Barges
- North Florida Shipyard
- Trailerbridge
Self-Unloading Coal Carrier
- 115,000 ton dwt self-unloading Integrated Tug-Barge Unit
- Hyundai, Korea
- Hanjin Transportation Co.
MDO Inc. Participation: MDO, Inc. provided detailed design approval, Owner's representation and shipyard inspection during vessel construction.
Refrigerated Vessels
- Conventional Pallet-type, Fully Refrigerated
- Kvaerner Kleven, Norway
- Great White Fleet, Ltd.
MDO Inc. Participation: MDO, Inc. carried out review and approval of shipyard construction plans on behalf of vessel owner, for construction of five fully refrigerated pallet-type ships. Plan review included hull structure, machinery systems, outfit, and cargo refrigeration and handling. MDO, Inc. assisted owner in project coordination and shipyard negotiations.
- Conventional Pallet-type, Fully Refrigerated
- Bremer Vulkan, Germany, Norway
- Great White Fleet, Ltd.
MDO Inc. Participation: MDO, Inc. carried out review and approval of shipyard construction plans on behalf of vessel owner, for construction of three fully refrigerated pallet-type ships. Plan review included hull structure, machinery systems, outfit, and cargo refrigeration and handling.
Us Lines C-8 Class Vessels Modifications
- Four 1400 TEU Container Ships
- CNM La Ciotat, France
- United States Lines
Containership Modifications
- Self-Sustaining Fully Refrigerated Containerships
- Harris Pye (Contractors)
- Great White Fleet, Ltd.
MDO Inc. Participation: MDO, Inc. prepared contract plans and specifications, developed complete material and tools lists, and supervised riding crews in modifying three ships for carriage of an entire additional tier of containers. Modifications included structural additions, container securing, and extensions to vessels electrical power and controlled atmosphere distribution systems.
Containership Modifications
- LANCER Class Containerships
- Various/1
- NPR, Inc.
MDO Inc. Participation: MDO, Inc. developed conversion drawings for modifications to above deck container stowage and new lashing installation on the LANCER Class container vessels purchased by NPR.
CAPE WRATH/CAPE WASHINGTON Deck Expansion
- Diesel propelled RO/RO Vessel
- North Florida Shipyard
- Maritime Administration
MDO Inc. Participation: MDO, Inc. developed detailed engineering plans and specifications for the removal of hoistable car decks and adding three new fixed Ro/Ro decks for carriage of military vehicles. MDO also provided engineering support to vessel operator during on-site conversion and post conversion.