NAVAL ARCHITECTURE SERVICES

At ORIENTA SI we provide naval architecture services and technical assistance for pleasure boats and yachts, adapted to the needs of each vessel and project.

Our work ranges from advising and developing technical solutions to directing and supervising construction, repairs, renovations and refit projects, providing independent technical criteria during the different phases of the project.

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Technical Consulting and Advisory Services
We provide technical advice to owners, yacht operators, captains, shipyards, and other professionals to analyze issues, evaluate alternatives, and make decisions regarding a vessel or project. Our assistance is tailored to each specific case and may encompass the analysis of documentation and technical solutions, regulatory requirements, modifications, repairs, and other matters related to the design, construction, maintenance, or operation of the vessel.
Projects, Calculations, and Modifications
We develop projects, perform calculations, and prepare technical documentation for recreational craft and yachts, covering both new builds and modifications to existing vessels. Our work may include structural analysis, component sizing, system or structural modifications, technical verifications, and the preparation of documentation required to define and justify the adopted solutions.
Stability
We conduct stability calculations and studies for vessels, covering new construction, existing vessels, and modifications that may impact stability conditions. We analyze each case based on the vessel's characteristics and applicable technical and regulatory requirements, preparing all necessary calculations and documentation.
Project Supervision and Technical Assistance
We provide project supervision and technical assistance for vessel construction, repairs, refits, and modifications. Our involvement may include technical monitoring of the work, document review, verification of compliance with the project design or specifications, and technical coordination with the professionals involved.

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Shipbuilding
We provide technical assistance and supervision for yacht construction projects, covering everything from the definition of requirements and specifications to construction monitoring and final delivery.
Repairs and maintenance
We provide technical assistance for vessel and yacht repairs, ranging from the initial assessment and definition of the scope of work to monitoring and supervision. When necessary, we analyze damage or defects, review proposed solutions and cost estimates, and verify that the work complies with applicable specifications and technical criteria.
Modifications, modernization, and refits
We assist yachtowners with modification, modernization, and refit projects, handling everything from the study of proposed changes and specification definition to the coordination and technical supervision of the work. When required, we develop or coordinate the necessary calculations and technical documentation.
Technical representation for the yachtowner
We act as the yachtowner's technical representatives in dealings with shipyards, repair facilities, and suppliers, providing independent technical judgment, monitoring the work, and reviewing proposals and modifications.
Technical specifications
We draft technical specifications for construction, repair, modification, and refit projects, defining the scope of work, materials, procedures, and technical requirements to facilitate contracting, supervision, and acceptance.

MEDIATION AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION

When a technical issue also gives rise to a conflict between the parties, mediation can offer a way to address the dispute and seek solutions through a voluntary and confidential process.

Mediation services—covering civil and commercial matters, as well as specialized services for the yachting and maritime sectors—are provided through “Orienta Puntos de Vista”, an activity distinct from the engineering and expert assessment services of ORIENTA SI.

SPECIALTIES AND TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Our work in naval architecture, yacht and boat inspection, and marine surveying is backed by specialized experience and knowledge across various areas related to marine construction, maintenance, diagnostics, and repair.

Marine corrosion
Assessment of corrosion issues affecting yachts, structures, equipment, and marine installations, including analysis of the extent of the corrosion and the factors contributing to its occurrence.
Moisture and osmosis in GRP
Inspection and assessment of moisture, blistering, osmosis, and other issues affecting glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) hulls and structures, conducted both to determine their condition and to define or evaluate potential repair strategies.
Composite materials
Assessment of structures and repairs involving composite materials, including GRP laminates and other systems used in vessel construction and repair.
Testing and inspection techniques
When the task requires it, visual inspection may be supplemented by measurements and testing techniques tailored to the specific material, component, and issue under analysis, in order to gather additional information about their condition.

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feedback

"Thanks to Adrián’s help we have saved a great deal of money for the owner and the boat has everything in order."

Rafael Herruzo / CAPTAIN M/Y MADNESS

"Adrián, We were facing a real challenge: convincing the maritime authorities that a wooden sailing ship built 60 years ago still meets the conditions for sailing today with a crew of 12 people. We’d been trying for nearly a year without success until we had your help. Your technical report was impeccable, I would say incontestable, both in terms of its form and the way it met our deadlines. In the end, we have achieved the Administration’s approval at the lowest possible cost, finally allowing us to use the boat profitably for commercial purposes."

Andrés de León Ramón-Borja / REGATTA EXPERIENCE S.L.