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Engineering Services

MARINE
Noise & Vibration Engineering Solutions for Marine Applications
We provide comprehensive noise and vibration engineering solutions for marine vessels and critical onboard systems, supporting naval, commercial, and marine engineering applications. Our expertise spans measurement, testing, analysis, diagnostics, and engineering consultancy to help assess dynamic behaviour, acoustic performance, structural integrity, and overall onboard operating conditions.
Through a combination of advanced measurement techniques, engineering analysis, and practical recommendations, we help identify sources of excessive noise and vibration, evaluate their impact on vessel performance and onboard environments, and develop effective solutions for improved reliability, safety, and comfort. Our services support applications ranging from complete vessels to individual marine systems and equipment, with testing and engineering practices aligned with applicable international, naval, and marine standards.
OUR CAPABILITIES
VESSEL-LEVEL NOISE AND VIBRATION ANALYSIS
Comprehensive onboard structural and dynamic diagnostics to ensure operational safety, combat readiness, and passenger or crew comfort.
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On-board ships Acoustic Measurements: to stimulate and promote noise control (IS 13161 and IMO Res. A.468-XII)
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On-board ships Vibration Measurements: Vibration measurements & evaluation of the habitability of different areas on a ship (ISO 6054)
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Vessel Kinematics: In-depth vibration investigations and multi-point structural measurements across marine vessels.
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Resonance Engineering: Specialized natural and eigenfrequency testing to detect and prevent structural resonance.
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Operational Deflection Shapes: Advanced Operational Shape Analysis (ODS) to visualize dynamic physical behaviour under real-world operating conditions.
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT TESTING & FACTORY ACCEPTANCE (FAT)
High-accuracy, laboratory-grade measurements for Structure-borne and air-borne noise performance on critical marine propulsion and auxiliary machinery.
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Sound Power Metrics: Specialized engineering measurements of sound power levels across various marine equipment (ISO 9614 & ISO 3744)
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Power Alternator Diagnostics: Structure-borne and air-borne noise assessments on integrated marine diesel alternators for naval warships (MIL-740 & MIL-1474E)
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Marine Pump Evaluation: SBN and ABN evaluation of specialized marine pumps
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Marine Compressor Performance: SBN and ABN evaluation of marine compressors
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Absorber & Separator Assessments: Target diagnostic testing and performance verification for fresh water (FW) absorbers and separator units
MARINE ENGINEERING AND CONSULTANCY COMPLIANCE
Targeted defence and commercial engineering solutions designed to meet stringent global military and civil standards.
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Mil-Spec Compliance: Strategic testing and validation mapped directly to elite naval warfare requirements (MIL-740 & MIL-1474E).
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Path-Based Diagnostics: Detailed localization and quantification of Structure-Borne Noise (SBN) and Air-Borne Noise (ABN) propagation paths.
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Acoustic Mitigation: Customized engineering fixes, structural isolating recommendations, and sound attenuation schemes to reduce signature footprints.
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