SERVICES
Detailed Marine Design
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Practical Design That Speeds Up Production, Not Slow It Down
In shipbuilding, vague drawings and unclear design intent slow everything down. They cause confusion on the floor, lead to rework, and increase labor costs. Waterline Design provides detailed marine design that eliminates that risk.
We build clear, precise design packages based on real-world build conditions—so your team can move faster and with fewer surprises.
Whether it’s structure, outfitting, or system integration, our detailed design work supports production teams from day one and adapts easily to change.
Our Tools and Platforms
We design using ShipConstructor, Rhino, and AutoCAD, depending on client needs and model compatibility.
Our familiarity with these platforms allows us to plug into ongoing projects or develop new packages from scratch.
Need coordination between disciplines? No problem. Our team routinely works across structural, mechanical, and electrical models—keeping alignment tight across all files.
Designed for Clarity
We take clarity seriously. You won’t find vague notes, missing details, or placeholder items in our drawings. Each file is reviewed for usability in real-world conditions, not just compliance on paper. That means:
Correct BOMs with part callouts
Field-friendly annotations
Dimensional accuracy that matches yard processes
Logical file structure
Clear naming conventions
Flexible Support for Any Stage
Whether you’re in early-stage coordination or deep into production, we can help. Some clients come to us at the start of a job. Others bring us in midstream to help get drawings cleaned up, organized, and ready for use. We can support:
New vessel construction
Modular and outfitting design
Retrofits and upgrades
As-built documentation for delivery
Designed to Match How You Build
No two yards are the same. Our work adapts to your preferences, your material specs, and your documentation process. If you need it to be plug-and-play with your production model, we’ll make it that way.
That includes file format compliance, BOM integration, and direct communication with your team when clarification is needed. We don’t send and forget—we stay engaged.
Who We Serve
Our detailed design services support:
Commercial shipyards
Naval architects and engineers
Repair yards and upgrade teams
Government contractors
Vessel operators and owners
We’ve supported designs for both steel and aluminum vessels, U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard programs, and commercial craft across the Gulf South.
Our Focus: Designs Built for Production
We don’t design in a vacuum. Every drawing package we deliver is built to fit your process, your standards, and your deadlines.
Our team knows how things actually go together in the yard—and we account for that during the design phase. We specialize in:
Structural Design – Plate, profile, and weldment layouts for hulls, modules, and blocks
Outfitting Design – Brackets, trays, foundations, walkways, and outfitting components
Mechanical Systems – Pumps, vents, fuel systems, bilge and ballast layouts
Electrical/Control Layouts – Lighting, power distribution, cabling routes, and support
Machinery Integration – Arrangement drawings and mounting plans for engines and generators
Piping & HVAC Routing – 3D and 2D design aligned with access and serviceability needs
