Engineering & Design Expertise

Marine Engineering and Design is one of MSCorp’s core competencies. We have been doing it for over 45 years! Our dedicated staff of professionals are experts in Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) systems and equipment as well as Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems integration.  From concept development and advanced planning, through ship checks, design, installation and testing, MSCorp provides experienced Program Management level support to all of our customers throughout the life of a project.

Adept and experienced in performing a broad spectrum of engineering and design services, MSCorp offers customers the peace of mind in knowing that all aspects of their project will be professionally executed, on schedule, on cost, by a highly skilled team of managers, engineers and designers.  Our capabilities include, but are not limited to the following HM&E Engineering and Design services:

Naval Architecture and Structural Engineering

  • Structural Design, Analysis, and Drafting for Hull Components
  • Engineering Studies and Calculations
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
  • Design Evolutions
  • General Arrangements
  • Outfitting and Furnishings
  • 3-D Modeling/Mapping
  • Cargo Handling and Stowage Systems
  • Naval Architecture, Hydrostatics, Stability (GHS)
  • Foundation Design
  • Habitability Design
  • Crane Modifications
  • Life Saving Appliances
  • Weight & Moment Reports and Calculations
  • Stability Calculations
  • Static, Dynamic and Model Analysis
  • Mooring Calculations
  • Weight Handling Equipment
  • Structural Inspection Plans
  • Assembly Drawings
  • Ship Installation Drawings (SID)
  • Computer Aided Design and Drafting (2-D and 3-D CADD)
  • Advance Planning Support
  • On-Site Representation (OSR) Support
  • Shipboard Surveys and Detailed Ship checks
  • Docking Plans/Dry Docking Analysis
  • Powering (NAVCAD)
  • Pre-Fabrication Drawings
  • Booklet of General Plans
  • Construction Cost Estimates

Mechanical and Marine Engineering

  • Engineering Calculations, Studies and Analysis
  • Dry Dock and Caisson Inspections for HM&E Systems Regulatory Compliance
  • Life Cycle Analysis
  • System Design Detail Drawings and Diagrams
  • Ship Installation Drawings (SIDs)
  • Ship’s Conceptual, Conversion, Habitability and Alteration Designs
  • Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)
  • Advance Planning Support
  • Shipboard Surveys and Detailed Ship checks
  • Program/Project Management Support
  • On-Site Representation (OSR) Support
  • Procurement Specifications/Market Surveys
  • Work Specification Development
  • Propulsion and Auxiliary Systems
  • Vessel Repowering
  • Fire Protection Systems
  • Bilge and Ballasting Systems/Ballast Water Treatment
  • Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems Design/Analysis
  • HVAC Heat/Load Calculations
  • Boat Davits, Cranes and Winches
  • Piping System Surveys and Analysis
  • Pipe Stress and Flexibility Analysis, Pipe Flow, Pump Sizing
  • Piping and Instrumentation Design (P&ID)
  • Piping Design, Test and Inspection
  • Complex Piping Systems Design and Analysis
  • Fuel and JP-5 Systems
  • Lubrication Oil Systems
  • Low Pressure and High Pressure Air Systems
  • Control Air Systems
  • Electronics Dry Air Systems
  • Chilled Water Systems
  • Weapons and Cargo Elevators
  • Machinery Arrangements
  • Potable Water Systems
  • Plumbing Systems
  • Main and Auxiliary Steam Systems
  • Main Engine and Diesel Engine Exhaust Systems
  • Coolant Systems
  • Seawater Service Systems
  • Drainage and Ballasting
  • Hydraulic Power
  • Steering Gear
  • Compressed Gas – Nitrogen / Oxygen
  • Air Escapes / Overflows
  • Pollution Control (CHT, Oily Waste, Plastic Waste Processing)

Electrical/Electronics Engineering

  • Power Generating Systems Analysis and Design (Generator Upgrades)
  • Power Distribution Systems Surveys, Analysis and Design
  • Power Management Design
  • Lighting Systems Design and Upgrades
  • Lighting System Surveys
  • Communications and Alarm Systems Design and Upgrades
  • Voltage Drop, Fault Current Analysis and Circuit Breaker Coordination
  • Electrical Load Analysis
  • PSTP, DVPT, QFA Development
  • Battery Shop Design
  • Power Distribution – One Line Diagram
  • Lighting Distribution Layouts
  • Switchboard Design
  • Cable Routing and Support
  • Fiber Optics
  • Shore Power Design
  • Ship Selected Records (SSR)
  • Ship Information Booklets (SIB)
  • Ship Installation Drawings (SID)
  • Combat Systems Integration
  • Electronic/Electrical Equipment Arrangements
  • Radar System Installation Design
  • Secure/Unsecure Computer Networks Design
  • Sonar System Installation Design
  • Navigation System Design
  • Elementary and Block Wiring Diagrams
  • Cable Running Sheets
  • Heat Load Surveys
  • Program Management Support
  • Advance Planning Support
  • On-Site Representation (OSR) Support
  • Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)
  • Shipboard Surveys and Detailed Ship checks