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Ship design and engineering – leading the way in maritime innovation
Integrated shipbuilding
Design and integration of tailor-made specialized vessels and equipment.
Shipdesign
VARD has comprehensive ship design capabilities, providing tailor-made solutions for diverse maritime industries.
Our expertise spans over decades, built upon a tradition of innovation and excellence. We develop concepts and design vessels that meet the unique demands of various sectors, including offshore, renewable energy, navy, fishery, and cruise industries. Our designs are crafted to handle the most challenging tasks and conditions at sea, ensuring operational efficiency and safety.
VARD Series
We divide our designs into separate streams called VARD-Series that focus on different maritime market segments. Find your preferred VARD-Series below, and use it as a foundation for your future ship.
How we work with design
At VARD, ship design is a collaborative and thorough process. We start by understanding the specific needs and goals of our clients, leveraging our extensive experience to deliver designs that are both innovative and functional.
Concept and design
We develop concepts and design vessels that meet the unique demands of various sectors, including offshore, renewable energy, navy, fishery, and cruise industries. Our designs are crafted to handle the most challenging tasks and conditions at sea, ensuring operational efficiency and safety.
Analysis
We are offering bespoke solutions tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities of each project. Through our dedicated teams of subject matter experts, we offer a set of advanced analysis when designing for a customer, ensuring that all components, from power systems to deck equipment are seamlessly integrated.
3D visuals
3D Visual Engineering at VARD is all about making the customer envision their vessels in the best possible way at an early stage. The engineers work closely with both customer and designer modelling how the vessels and major deck equipment will look.
Ship model testing
Model testing is used as an essential part of the design process as well as for research and development of our future products. We continuously use the insights gained through it to improve our processes, utilizing advanced tools and technologies to create detailed plans and production support.
Why choose VARD for ship design?
With a legacy of excellence in shipbuilding and design, VARD combines traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation.
We use advanced software solutions to optimize the design for our client’s specific operations.
Our "one-stop shop" approach ensures that all aspects of ship design and construction are managed under one roof, from initial concept to final delivery.
Operating shipbuilding facilities in Norway, Romania, Brazil, and Vietnam, we provide global solutions with a local touch, ensuring close collaboration and customer focused services.
We are dedicated to creating vessels that not only meet current industry standards but also pave the way for future maritime advancements. Our designs integrate the latest technologies to enhance performance and sustainability.
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