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Explore Our ServicesNAVAL ARCHITECTURE
Comprehensive vessel design and naval architecture services, from concept to construction, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards.
MARINE ENGINEERING
Advanced marine engineering solutions for propulsion systems, electrical systems, and mechanical components across all vessel types.
COASTAL ENGINEERING
Specialized coastal and port infrastructure engineering, including breakwaters, quay walls, and coastal protection systems.
CONSULTING SERVICES
Strategic maritime consulting and technical advisory services for regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and project management.
SURVEY & INSPECTION
Comprehensive maritime surveys and inspections using advanced technology and industry expertise to ensure safety and compliance.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Leading maritime projects with expertise in planning, coordination, and execution to ensure successful delivery of complex initiatives.
Message from Our Group COO
Leading with vision, innovation, and purpose
As Africa's first internationally accredited Naval Architect, I've witnessed firsthand the transformative power of engineering innovation in the maritime sector. At Globtek, we're not just designing vessels and marine infrastructure; we're charting new waters for sustainable maritime development across the continent.
Our approach combines cutting-edge naval architecture with deep understanding of African maritime challenges. We're committed to developing solutions that enhance marine infrastructure, support coastal communities, and drive sustainable economic growth through advanced engineering.
Looking ahead, our vision is to establish Africa as a center of excellence in marine and coastal engineering. Through innovation, expertise, and dedication, we're building a legacy of maritime engineering excellence that will benefit generations to come.
Our Naval Architecture Design Process & Development Services
Our engineers combine the use of in-house proprietary naval architecture tools and state of the art software with an extensive technical library to provide accurate naval architecture assessments to our clients.
Research & Concept
Initial exploration and feasibility studies
Design & Development
Detailed engineering and system integration
Documentation & Specs
Technical documentation and contract drawings
Construction & Delivery
On-site support and quality assurance
Comprehensive Naval Architecture Services
From initial concept to final delivery, we provide end-to-end naval architecture solutions
Concept & Feasibility
Initial design exploration, technical feasibility studies, and economic viability assessment
Design & Engineering
Detailed naval architecture, system integration, and technical documentation
Construction Support
On-site coordination, quality assurance, and production oversight
Concept & Feasibility Design
The Globtek concept design process involves the development of design alternatives based on client requirements. Our team of naval architects and marine engineers adapts a set of top-level requirements into concept-level definitions to evaluate technical feasibility, cost and performance.
These efforts involve the complete early phase definition of the ship, including:
- Principal Characteristics
- Hullform Selection and Sizing
- General Arrangements
- Weight Estimates
- Speed, Power and Endurance Calculations
Performance Characteristics
Preliminary Design
The Globtek preliminary design service process includes support to both systems engineering and specific technical areas. The Preliminary Design phase builds on the major ship characteristic/system decisions made during Feasibility Design to achieve a converged baseline design with defined systems requirements.
Objectives of this phase include:
- Refining Operational Requirements
- Assessing Ship Performance Within Cost Constraints
- Identifying Critical System Interfaces
- Establishing the Functional Baseline of the Platform
Typical Products Developed:
- General Arrangements
- Weights
- Trim and Stability
- Longitudinal Strength and Midship Section
- Electric Load Analysis
- Cooling and HVAC Analysis
- Machinery Arrangements
- Auxiliary Machinery Arrangements
Contract Design
The Globtek contract design process evaluates the preliminary design further, resulting in a final system design that has sufficient detail and requirements development to begin the detailed design phase.
The products developed during the Contract Design phase are used by the shipbuilder to develop a cost estimate for bidding purposes. The objectives of this phase are confirmation that the ship design meets the operational requirements and cost, documentation of criteria for acceptance of the ship and identification of technical and schedule risks.
Detailed Architectural Design and Construction
G&C's Detail Design & Construction solutions are highly tailorable to the needs of the program, shipbuilder, and end-customer. Our efforts seek to maximize producibility and affordability while mitigating risk for procurement, planning, construction, test, delivery, and acceptance.
Generally, a Detail Design program comprises two key phases:
Functional Design
Maturation of vessel design to comprehensive and consistent set of design products
Production Design
3D product model development based on functional drawings and build strategy
Production Liaison Support
During construction, we provide comprehensive platform development with on-site and off-site support to ensure successful project delivery.
Latest Projects
Discover our most recent engineering achievements and innovations
Load Line Length Verification & Modifications – Open Ocean 870
Expert naval architectural services for Two Oceans Marine Manufacturing, assisting with critical modifications and compliance verification for the Open Ocean 870 luxury catamaran.
CTV Deck Tie-Down Design for Legacy Marine
Specialized naval architecture services for structural analysis and safe working load (SWL) verification of a deck tie-down pipe on a Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV).
TNPA - Dry Dock Fire System Upgrade at the Port of Durban
A comprehensive fire system upgrade project at the Port of Durban, including fire suppression, detection, and alarm systems.
Transnet Richards Bay - Port Survey & As-Built Drawings
Provision of a detailed Port Survey to provide as built drawings for all services within the Port Boundary at the Port of Richards Bay in an editable format.
Ethekwini Point - 800mm Diameter Pipeline across Durban CBD
Design and construction monitoring of a DN800 Steel Water main along Anton Lembede Street and Mahatma Gandhi Road, supporting the new Point precinct development.
Islandview - Condition Assessment of Assets (17 Sites)
Comprehensive condition assessment of 17 sites at Island View Precinct, Port of Durban, including structural integrity, utility systems, and remaining useful life evaluation.
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