Marine Engineering

TECNOCONSULT has developed extensive expertise in the engineering design of marine terminals and offshore infrastructure for hydrocarbon loading and unloading operations, supporting its Clients from the earliest concept development stages through detailed engineering and project execution.

Our capabilities cover a wide range of terminal configurations, including Single Point Mooring (SPM) systems, offshore islands, jetties, mooring dolphins, and berthing structures integrated into existing port facilities. Each project is developed through a comprehensive assessment of environmental conditions, metocean data, vessel characteristics, operational requirements, and future development plans, ensuring the selection of the most suitable and cost-effective solution.

The engineering process integrates marine, structural, hydrodynamic, and mooring system analyses to evaluate the performance of the infrastructure under the specific operating and environmental conditions of the project site. Particular attention is given to vessel motions, mooring system behaviour, loading and unloading operations, navigation safety, and operational availability, with the objective of maximizing terminal efficiency and reliability throughout its entire service life.

By using advanced engineering software and proprietary methodologies developed in-house, TECNOCONSULT performs hydrodynamic studies, mooring analyses, dynamic simulations, and structural assessments aimed at optimizing terminal configurations and validating the performance of the complete system. These activities include the evaluation of mooring lines, anchoring systems, floating and subsea components, marine loading hoses, and associated infrastructure.

Our multidisciplinary team provides a comprehensive range of engineering services, including feasibility studies, concept selection, FEED (Front-End Engineering Design), detailed engineering, installation support, construction supervision, and commissioning assistance.

All engineering activities are carried out in accordance with major international standards and industry best practices, including API, DNV, ISO, ABS, RINA, and OCIMF codes and guidelines, ensuring the highest levels of safety, operational efficiency, and environmental sustainability.

Drawing on decades of experience in offshore and coastal projects around the world, TECNOCONSULT delivers reliable and innovative marine engineering solutions tailored to the specific requirements of each project and operating environment.