Ship Design

Speciality ships require specialised expertise. Railo Technology is your designer for reliable and efficient ships operating in ice-covered waters.

We specialise in the design of icebreakers and other ships capable of operating independently in ice, from cargo ships and tankers to polar research vessels and cruise ships. Having developed and designed the majority of icebreaking ships worldwide, Railotech possesses the vast experience required to deliver ships that meet the needs of our clients.

Ship development

Our services typically include the complete development process of a new ship design.  We assist our clients from project conception through to delivery – from early ideas to conceptual selection, specifications, tender and contract design definition, as well as full development of the basic design. At each phase, the level of detail and design maturity increases, allowing efficient development, risk control, and continuous customer influence.

Our engineering capabilities are based on long-term practical experience, continuous R&D work, and engineers with specialised qualifications. These capabilities include:

Checkmark iconDesign criteria based on environmental conditions and operating profile
Checkmark iconConcept selections to best match the clients’ needs
Checkmark iconHull optimisation for open water and/or ice conditions
Checkmark iconShip performance and power predictions
Checkmark iconIcebreaking capability in a variety of ice conditions
Checkmark iconCFD analysis for ship performance
Checkmark iconStructural dimensioning for local and global forces, including ice loads
Checkmark iconFEM analysis for ship structures
Checkmark iconWeight estimates for ice-classed ships
Checkmark iconShip propulsion systems in ice, including loads and dimensioning
Checkmark iconWinterisation specifications and solutions

References

MANGYSTAU

The most recent shallow-draught icebreaker series of five vessels were fully designed for independent year-round operations.

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POLAR ICEBREAKER

The new polar icebreaker for the Canadian Coast Guard enables year-round operations, supporting northern communities, advancing…

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BALTIKA

The world’s first oblique icebreaker – a vessel that redefined agility with its asymmetrical hull and sideways icebreaking…

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