Marine engineering background

Delivering Precision.
Driving Maritime Excellence.

Advanced naval architecture and marine engineering solutions for complex vessel and offshore challenges—supporting shipowners, shipyards, offshore operators, and classification societies worldwide.

The Ship & Shore Way

Ship & Shore Maritime Consultancies is a UAE-based professional services firm specialising in naval architecture, marine engineering, structural analysis, marine surveys, and offshore operations engineering.

Founded by experienced maritime professionals with extensive international project exposure, our company brings together deep expertise in naval architecture, marine engineering, offshore operations, and project cargo solutions. We deliver technically rigorous, practical, and commercially focused solutions to shipowners, shipbuilders, offshore operators, cargo surveyors, port operators, and maritime authorities.

From stability booklets to FEA analysis, from concept vessel design to inclining experiments — we provide end-to-end technical consultancy anchored in real-world maritime operations.

What we do

Our Core Engineering Disciplines.

From concept development and detailed engineering to field execution and on-water surveys, our five core disciplines provide integrated marine and offshore engineering expertise across the complete project lifecycle.

Naval Architecture

Concept, stability, hydrostatics and Class documentation for new-builds, conversions and modifications.

Marine Engineering

Propulsion, auxiliary systems and machinery engineering from feasibility through commissioning.

Offshore Engineering

Anchor handling, lifting, sea-fastening and loading software for offshore and heavy marine operations.

Cargo Survey

Independent cargo and condition surveys performed to IACS, IMO and P&I correspondent standards.

Marine Inspection

Pre-purchase, condition and on-hire / off-hire surveys by IIMS-qualified, on-water surveyors.

Project Management

Owner representation from tender evaluation through shipyard delivery, on schedule and on budget.

Dry Dock Services

Repair scoping, yard supervision and Class attendance for scheduled docking and emergency repairs.

Ship Consultancy

Technical due diligence, fleet assessments and expert witness support for maritime disputes.

Industries We Serve

Broad expertise across maritime sectors.

Ship & Shore Maritime Consultancies serves a diverse range of maritime industry sectors, each with its own regulatory environment, operational challenges, and technical requirements. Our team's breadth of experience enables us to deliver genuinely relevant engineering solutions across all these sectors.

Shipping & Commercial Vessels
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Shipping & Commercial Vessels

Bulk carriers, general cargo, container feeders, Ro-Ro, ferries & tankers.

Offshore Oil & Gas
02

Offshore Oil & Gas

PSVs, AHTS, crane barges, FPSOs and jack-up barges.

Marine Construction & Dredging
03

Marine Construction & Dredging

Dredgers, crane vessels, pipe-lay and cable-lay vessels.

Ports & Terminals
04

Ports & Terminals

Port craft, pilot boats, pontoons and floating dry docks.

Shipbuilding & Repair
05

Shipbuilding & Repair

Plan review, scantling calculations, block and erection stability.

Marine Insurance & P&I
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Marine Insurance & P&I

Expert marine surveys, damage assessment and stability analysis.

Government & Naval Authorities
07

Government & Naval Authorities

Patrol vessels, coast guard cutters and survey ships.

Fishing Industry
08

Fishing Industry

Vessel design, conversion analysis and compliance.

Superyacht & Leisure Marine
09

Superyacht & Leisure Marine

Superyacht stability, tender engineering and marina design.

Inland Waterways
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Inland Waterways

River barges, ferries, floating bridges and pontoons.

Why choose us

Consistently delivering superior outcomes.

In a competitive market, we offer a distinctive combination of technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, personal service, and UAE market understanding.

Naval Architect-Led Practice

Every project is led by a qualified Naval Architect. Deal directly with Clients who provide authoritative answers.

Class Society Expertise

Proven approval track record with LR, BV, DNV, ABS, ClassNK, IRS, and RINA. We resolve technical objections efficiently.

UAE-Based, Global Reach

Headquartered in Dubai with direct access to the Gulf, while serving a project portfolio across three continents.

End-to-End Service

From concept sketch to final Class-approved documentation, we manage the complete engineering process seamlessly.

Fast Turnaround

We understand commercial reality. Expedited services for urgent stability calculations, docking analyses, and surveys.

Transparent Pricing

Clear, fixed-price quotations for standard services and competitive rates for complex projects. No hidden costs.

Modern Tools

Utilising industry-leading engineering software and advanced analytical tools to ensure accurate calculations and professional deliverables.

Confidentiality & Integrity

Strict confidentiality and professional independence. Our reports reflect technical reality, not commercial convenience.

Featured services

Five credentials that define how we work.

A cross-section of our practice — from stability documentation to finite element analysis and cargo surveys.

Stability Booklet (Intact & Damage Stability)

We prepare comprehensive Stability Booklets that document a vessel's intact and damage stability characteristics across the full range of anticipated loading conditions. Every calculation is performed against the latest IMO Intact Stability (IS 2008) Code, SOLAS damage stability requirements and the applicable Classification Society rules.

Key deliverables
  • Full intact stability calculations for all standard loading conditions
  • Damage stability assessment (deterministic or probabilistic as applicable)
  • Hydrostatic and cross-curve data with KG-max curves
  • Class-ready booklet in editable and PDF format
Applicable vessels
  • Cargo ships
  • Offshore support vessels
  • Tugs & barges
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Built Around Global Maritime Standards
IMO
IACS
DNV
Bureau Veritas
Lloyd's Register
ABS
ClassNK
IMO
IACS
DNV
Bureau Veritas
Lloyd's Register
ABS
ClassNK
What clients say

Trusted by owners, insurers and Class.

Ship & Shore delivered our stability booklet ahead of schedule and handled Class comments without a single revision on our side. The team's technical depth is exactly what we needed.

Fleet Technical ManagerHead of Technical, Regional Shipowner, UAE
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