Marine Technology Group

Engineering Services

 Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Propulsion Engineering

Project Management

Technical Services

 
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Our vessel designs incorporate the many years of experience that various individuals bring to the H/RI GROUP. Incorporating our unique blend of naval architecture, design and engineering results in an unsurpassed total package. We can also arrange for approval by any of the international classification societies if required by the client.

Comprehensive design and engineering programs, including the use of specialized computer systems, many of them developed in-house, allow The H/RI GROUP to analyze requirements and design solutions that maximize performance and efficiency.

Taking an integrated approach to complex vessel subsystems, including hydraulic and electric, results in systems that are optimized for client requirements and maintenance. You will not end up with an amalgamation of easily assembled, off the shelf packages, many of which are not compatible with one another. Thorough knowledge of vessel subsystems allows the H/RI GROUP to integrate complex equipment such as weapons systems, specialized survey equipment, sophisticated propulsion and control systems into the vessel in an optimum fashion.

Our involvement with clients at the factory level leads to a complete understanding of the locally available materials and methods prior to finalizing certain design aspects. With this understanding it is possible to optimize the design to use locally available resources. This is of special interest to clients in countries that have currency restrictions.

Propulsion Engineering

Propulsion engineering is often overlooked by many. Optimizing the propulsor system is essential to generating maximum vessel efficiency. Working with individualized computer profiles, H/RI GROUP engineers are able to pinpoint the ideal configuration for a specific application, and in many cases, design entirely new propellers for special purposes.

We have designed specialized products around customer’s requirements including hydraulic systems, drivelines and propellers.

In this industry, horror stories abound on first sea trials.  However, it is not uncommon for projects where the H/RI GROUP has been involved in all phases of operation to perform as specified from launch. A good example of this is a patrol boat that was built in a Third World country by a relatively inexperienced builder. With the help of H/RI, the vessel, built using low-tech building methods, met and even exceeded the top speed requirement of over 60 knots on its first run. Subsequently, the H/RI GROUP assisted the customer in the design and manufacturing of locally made propellers for further production, reducing the cost of this component by over 65%.

Project Management

The H/RI GROUP offers complete project management services.  Following a detailed analysis and evaluation of client requirements, specific proposals and other support materials are generated as required.  The GROUP is particularly skilled in conducting consultations and negotiations with end users and/or governmental agencies in support of client programs client resources.  Highly qualified support personnel are available for placement at client locations worldwide to supply technical assistance, program supervision and/or employee training.

We offer offshore procurement services for equipment and machinery to H/RI GROUP clients.  Our extensive experience in the international market permits economical sourcing, careful documentation and prompt shipment of client requirements.

 The H/RI GROUP is able to assist domestic and overseas clients to evaluate conditions and formulate individualized marketing programs that effectively place the client in a strong, competitive advantage.

The H/RI GROUP are specialists in creative problem-solving situations where previous applications have not met performance expectations.  Systems are analyzed and often economically redesigned to eliminate current problems and to avoid recurrence in the future.  Individualized maintenance programs and scheduling are developed to achieve minimum downtime, even in rigorous operational conditions.

Our involvement with clients at the factory level allows us to develop a complete understanding of the locally available materials and methods prior to finalizing certain design aspects.  With this understanding it is possible to optimize the design to use locally available resources.  This is of special interest to clients of many countries that have currency restrictions.

Technical Services

Hunt/Railton International, Inc. offers the following programs to help our clients to effectively meet their goals:

 H/RI TECHPLAN  Planning and Design:
*      Detailed analysis and evaluation of project requirements. 
*      Preparation of proposals and/or other presentation materials.
*      Development of design concepts, integrating naval architecture and subsystems into total solutions.
*      Preparation of presentation and construction drawings, specifications, and computer generated hydrostatic analyses.

 H/RI TECHTEAM  Technical Support:
*      Evaluation of proficiency potentials as related to specific project goals. 
*      Development of individual support programs with clearly defined objectives.
*     Deployment of experienced multinational support personnel as required for on‑site technical assistance, supervision, Tooling Packages, including full-size computer-generated lofting lines and Mylar templates that simplify the construction of precision male plugs and  production tooling for vessels of all sizes.

 H/RI TECHPACK  Equipment Sourcing and Supply:
*      Offshore Procurement Services for equipment and machinery are available to selected H/RI clients.
*     Evaluation of offshore procurement needs, based on input from client, design group and field personnel.
*      Extensive international experience allows economical sourcing, careful documentation and prompt shipment of specified requirements.
 
H/RI TECHSELL  Marketing Support:
*      Assist domestic and overseas clients to formulate individualized Marketing Programs.
*      Establish strong competitive advantage in the international marine market place.
*      Locate and/or establish distribution channels for Client's product.

These programs are dedicated to providing H/RI clients with a strong competitive advantage in the marine marketplace world-wide.

Our client list includes international organizations active in commercial, fishery and military vessel construction and operation, pleasure boat building and marine products manufacturing.