Shipbuilding & newbuilding consultancy
Owner-side consultancy that turns an operational requirement into a well-specified, competitively contracted vessel.
- Role
- Owner's representative
- Standards
- IACS class rules, IMO
- Stages
- 8
A newbuilding is among the largest capital commitments an owner will make, and the decisions taken before steel is cut determine the vessel's performance, operating cost and residual value for decades.
Eastwinds defines the operational requirement, develops a robust technical specification, evaluates suitable shipyards and supports the owner through contract negotiation, so the project starts on a sound technical and commercial footing.
Scope of service
- Operational requirement and concept definition
- Technical specification drafting and review
- Design optimisation and material selection
- Shipyard evaluation and tender management
- Shipbuilding contract negotiation and payment milestones
- Classification society and flag state coordination
- Budget, schedule and risk planning
The newbuilding journey
Eight stages, each with a defined owner decision point.
Requirement & concept
Mission profile, deck and tank capacities, speed, endurance, DP class and crew.
Specification & budget
A clear technical specification and a realistic, market-benchmarked budget.
Design & maker list
Concept design development and an agreed maker list for major equipment.
Yard selection & contract
Tendering, evaluation and a contract with protective milestones and guarantees.
Plan approval
Owner-side review of drawings alongside classification society approval.
Construction & supervision
Steel cutting to commissioning, supervised on the owner's behalf.
Trials & delivery
Harbour, sea and DP trials, documentation, flag registration and acceptance.
After delivery
Guarantee claims, crew familiarisation and handover into management.
Vessel types
- Multi-purpose support vessels
- DP2 offshore vessels
- Landing craft (LCT)
- Supply & utility vessels
- Crew & work boats
- Tugs
- Barges & pontoons
- Special-purpose craft
What this means for you
Clarity before contract
A complete specification and maker list reduce change orders and disputes later.
Competitive terms
Structured tendering and benchmarking support fair pricing and delivery commitments.
Lifecycle thinking
Energy efficiency, maintainability and future regulation are considered from the outset.
Related services
Plan approval & site supervision
Owner-side drawing review and resident supervision through construction, trials and delivery.
Procurement & maker-list management
Equipment specification, vendor evaluation, technical bid analysis and price negotiation.
Global brokerage & partnerships
Connecting shipyards, owners and investors and facilitating well-structured partnerships.
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