Design Phase Development (How do we do it)

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MCH has extensive experience designing and integrating Cargo and Mission Systems on ships. Our general approach is to support all required tasks sometime supported by our company partners and associates to provide cost effective design and layout solutions for our customers. The primary systems we provide design solutions are Mission, Cargo and Specialty,

These include:

• Underway Replenishment (UNREP)
• Cranes and Cargo Lifting and boat handling on ships
• Cargo, Weapons and Personnel Elevators on ships
• Material Handling Equipment (MHE)
• Cargo Securing Systems
• Mooring and Anchoring
• Rescue and Lifeboats
• Accommodation Ladders
• Cargo throughput analysis
• System Integration
• Propulsion and Power Generation
• Specialty high tolerance equipment installation
• Nixie
• Degaussing Systems

Initial Concept Design of a ship its created by starting the Naval Architecture process in which an initial Hull Form is developed to support the customer and regulatory Mission requirements are initially incorporated. Arrangements are studied and incorporated. MCH is a great partner to support the arrangement incorporation of Mission, Cargo Systems and Specialty Systems. In addition, early configuration models in Rhino are commonly generated. MCH has extensive experience developing, sharing and presenting early design models that incorporate all Mission, Cargo and Specialty Systems incorporated into the 3D model. We also have extensive experience developing Cargo Securing, Flow and Throughput Analysis. The conclusion of the Initial Design Effort provides a solid footing to help develop a Ship Specification that will meet all the Customer Mission and Operation requirements at a cost-effective price.

The functional design process in ship design includes validation of the initial design from the Naval Architecture and Functional Engineering perspective. Once Functional Design is complete all performance requirements can be implemented into the Detail Design and Construction of the Ship. The Development of Detail Structural Design and System Design include plans, arrangements, purchase specifications, vendor furnished information, Integration key plans, Build and Planning strategies, Detail 3d model, Block and Module development Strategies. MCH has extensive experience putting together plan and products that meet all Functional Design Requirements. 

The Detail Design and Production Information development process is usually planned through independent Ship Design Zones allowing focus to completion associated with the Ship Build schedule assuring complete checks for accuracy are made prior to starting the build process. Developing the 3d model by blocks allows the implementation of build strategy by planning processes allowing to install components at the most cost-effective stage of construction. Ship 3d database usually requires low memory models which are usually created with enough detail for Outfit minimal installation information, however there are some system components that require a high level of detail instructions. These may need a supplemental Production Information product. These may include alignment critical system components, shafting, Propulsion motors, Generators, UNREP equipment, Elevators, Cargo Handling, Cargo Securing, Cranes, Lifting Appliances, Mission equipment and Specialty Systems. MCH has great expertise performing these tasks.