KNUD E. HANSEN. REFIT AND CONVERSION. DESIGN AND CONSULTANCY

KNUD E. HANSEN
SHIP DESIGN SINCE 1937

REFIT & CONVERSION

Design & Consultancy

REFIT & CONVERSION, DESIGN & CONSULTANCY

Ship conversions are an efficient and cost-effective means of getting more from an existing vessel, but they must be carried
out properly. KNUD E. HANSEN has extensive experience, having completed over 300 conversion projects, as well as
feasibility studies for many more. Amongst these are dimension/capacity changes, life extensions, re-purposing, change of
regulations, accommodation refurbishment and energy saving projects.

We are active in every stage of the conversion process, from initial feasibility studies to sending engineers to a yard to ensure
a smooth process at execution.

As a part of this, we are able to offer support during the yard tendering phase and follow the project throughout with onsite
supervision.

We understand that preparation is key - better to modify a project on paper than in steel later - and so work closely with vessel
owners throughout the process to define requirements.

KNUD E. HANSEN is a leading consultancy providing a comprehensive range of design, engineering and project

management services to shipyards and ship owners around the world.
Our innovative, customised solutions cover areas as varied as the building and conversion of all types of maritime
vessel and offshore structure, transport and logistical studies, land-sea interfaces and energy optimisation.
Throughout our history more than 700 vessels have been built to our designs, 450 hull lines developed and model
tested, 300 conversions carried out to our designs and specifications and more than 1,000 surveys, feasibility and
R&D studies, and other projects undertaken.

NOTABLE PROJECTS INVOLVING KNUD E. HANSEN

• Stena Britannica - RoPax 30 m lengthening and addition of deck
• Höegh Kobe/Chiba/Kyoto - PCTC 19.2 m lengthening
• RoPax feasibility - 30 m lengthening plus additional vehicle deck
• Conversion of liner France to cruise ship Norway
• Conversion of Marco Polo

PROCESS OF CONVERSION Decreasing design freedom
Prefab/Production

Feasibility/Concept Basic/Class Design Detail Design Conversion

• Define objectives, • Drawings & calculations • Workshop drawings
constraints, success for IMO & class • Parts lists
criteria requirements • Plate cutting/nesting
• Pipe isometrics
• Basic checks • Coodination
• Specification
• Approval in principle

Yard Tender Approval

Consultant InCvoolnvesmuletanntt Involvement
Class InvolvemCleasnst Involvement

• Saga Sapphire - new balcony cabins, disabled access
• Superfast VII, VIII and X
• Elyros, Lefka Ori, Sophocles V - upgraded from domestic Japanese rules to SOLAS rules
• Awassi Express - container ship to livestock carrier conversion
• Conversion of M/V Spitsbergen

Before After

KNUD E. HANSEN redesigned a bulbous bow, as seen here, reducing fuel consumption for slow steaming.

Thanks to our long history of advisory work at the IMO and through conducting of industry research projects, we have
developed strong relationships with major Classification Societies and Flag States.
This positions us perfectly to deal with the intricacies of regulatory requirements, no matter how complex. We advocate Class
and Flag participation in the process as early as possible, in order to ensure Approval in Principle, for the fastest possible
project execution.

KNUD E. HANSEN
SHIP DESIGN SINCE 1937

Excellence Experience Consultancy

KNUD E. HANSEN provides Over 700 vessels have been Consultancy services
design solutions for all types built and more than 300 spanning the entire lifecycle
conversions carried out to of a vessel, including upgrade
of marine vessel and KNUD E. HANSEN
offshore structure. designs. solutions in line with new
regulations.

Coverage Guidance Vision

An international team able to Independent advice covering Supervision of construction
bridge cultural and linguistic contract negotiations as well and conversion processes
as review of specifications on behalf of vessel owner or
divides and active on all
seven continents. and design, planning and shipyard.
cost-evaluation.

“ We began to work with KNUD E.HANSEN, when we needed an HVAC specialist for the Queen Elizabeth Class. They performed very well for us and we’ve gone
on to work with them on other projects as a result. In particular, KNUD E. HANSEN showed themselves to be incredibly flexible, willing to mobilise as many people
as we needed, wherever we needed them to be. I attribute this adaptability to the close-knit, trusting relationships between personnel. The culture at KNUD E.
HANSEN ensures total efficiency.”
SHANKAR RASHIA, AERIUS

“ KNUD E. HANSEN showed themselves to be very professional and totally dedicated to our project. Our cooperation could not have been better. We
started out with one A4 page of specifications and, from this, KNUD E. HANSEN quickly developed the entire yacht.”
PER BLINKENBERG-THRANE, 24 M EXPLORER TYPE MOTOR YACHTS

“ KNUD E. HANSEN designed a total of 18 ships for my family’s company. We spent countless days discussing our dreams, aspirations and passions. The
relationships we developed became so personal that design decisions became automatic.The creativity and talent in KNUD E. HANSEN is boundless. KNUD E.
HANSEN provided us with precision, accuracy and consistent quality. We knew we had a reliable design to work on. And, of course, the personal attention was
outstanding – we felt we were one big family.”
ALEX PANAGOPOLOUS

KNUD E. HANSEN
SHIP DESIGN SINCE 1937

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