Consultancy
We apply our knowledge gained from research projects together with our design skills for tailor made consultancy work that meets the specific needs of each individual client. We strongly believe in a personal approach to advise and suggest better shipping related solutions.
Consultancy Services
Unique maritime challenges require tailored solutions, and our consultancy services are designed to meet those needs. We provide specialised consultancy to governments, yards, and operators. With our support, we ensure that even the most complex challenges are approached with confidence and creativity.
Specialised Services
- Feasibility studies
- Conversions
- Modernisation
- Strategic advice for maritime challenges
Risk Assessments
Supporting through the process of identifying and assessing the risks that may arise from the application of a design innovation.
Fleet Development Strategies
Market, earning capacity, costs, and working area analysed to craft future-proof fleet concepts.
Shipyard Optimisations
Studies on logistics, robotics, and new processes that increase competitiveness of regional yards.
Rules & Regulations
Advising governments on safety, stability, and regulatory frameworks – from concept guidelines to legislation.
Data analysis
Using open and closed data, we perform market analysis and provide insights for design and investment decisions.
Expert opinions
Independent technical assessments, strategic advice, and specialised insights based on decades of experience.
HAZID Studies and FMECA for Green Tech
Rigorous safety protocols to make alternative fuel systems (Hydrogen, Ammonia, etc.) a reliable reality.
Regulatory Compliance Research
Deep-dive analysis into evolving IMO and Class requirements to future-proof your investment.
Specialized Assessments and Engineering Studies That Strengthen Performance and Compliance
Consultancy Highlights
Key Contractor for Dutch Government
A framework agreement with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management positions Conoship to support national maritime governance over the coming years. Through specialised consultancy, regulatory development, and knowledge sharing, this collaboration strengthens the sector’s ability to adapt to technological progress and uphold high safety and sustainability standards.
Highlights
- - Contract appoints Conoship as key contractor for ILT and Maritime Affairs.
- - Work includes legislation development, regulatory support, and administrative tasks.
Beam Trawler Stability
Improving beam trawler safety has become essential after recent capsizing incidents. Through extensive research, industry collaboration, and MARIN model testing, new stability criteria and practical safety measures are being developed to reduce risks at sea. This collective effort aims to protect crews, modernize regulations, and strengthen the future of the beam trawler fleet.
Highlights
- - Research launched after tragic beam trawler capsizing incidents.
- - MARIN model tests confirm more realistic stability evaluations.
- - New proposals: criteria, warning systems, and improved training.
- - Industry-wide collaboration driving safer future vessel standards.
Regulatory Rigging Improvements
Ensuring the safety of traditional sailing passenger vessels requires updated, practical rigging standards. Following recent incidents, an in‑depth regulatory study reviewed ES‑TRIN requirements and proposed modernised criteria tailored to the diverse Bruine Vloot fleet. The findings close critical gaps, strengthen safety, and align regulations with real‑world operational practices.
Highlights
- - Study reviewed ES‑TRIN rigging standards for traditional charter vessels.
- - New strength‑based criteria proposed for spars and rigging components.
- - Recommendations aim to close regulatory gaps and enhance safety.
Product & Venture Development
We turn promising ideas into scalable, sea-proven products and companies. Sometimes we build them as independent ventures with partners; sometimes as product lines within our design practice. Either way, the outcome is the same: class-ready engineering, yard-ready delivery, and measurable performance.
Where We Help
- Zero/low-carbon tech: capture, fuels, hybridisation
- Wind-assist & efficiency devices
- Platform productisation (e.g., CIP-Series)
- Digital tools that inform design & operations
What We Do
- Opportunity framing & venture blueprint
- Systems modelling, prototypes & pilots
- Class engagement, safety & buildability
- Trials, monitoring, and scale-up support
Why Conoship?
- Integrated naval architecture + systems engineering
- Evidence-first approach with conservative, verifiable claims
- Option value built-in, without dead ends on fuels or rules
Our Development Path
1.
Discover & Define
- Needs
- Use-cases
- Business cases
- Partners
2.
Model & Prototype
- Concepts
- Simulations
- Pilots
- Risk & operability
3.
Certify & Build
- Class packages
- Safety
- Retrofit/newbuild methods
4.
Prove & Scale
- Sea trials
- Monitoring
- Productisation & go-to market
Other Conoship Services
Research
We translate industry challenges into practical, data-driven insights. Through hydrodynamic research, fuel transition studies, and performance analysis, our R&D work helps shape the next generation of sustainable shipping.
Design & Engineering
With our multi-disciplinary team, we can provide assistance from the early steps of a project, through feasibility studies, concept design, and a full engineering and production package. This includes up to financing, yard selection and production support.