Gardec SDS
Ship Conversions
Customized ship conversions: from refits to innovative modifications
At Gardec, we go beyond simple ship maintenance and repairs. We specialize in full-scale ship conversions and new build projects, tailored entirely to our clients’ needs. Whether it’s heavy offshore and industrial metal constructions, building engine rooms, or completing ship outfitting, our team is ready with the right expertise and dedication.
Complete refits, extensions, widening, and more
Our ship conversion projects go beyond standard repairs. We perform complete refits, both at the yard and in our dry dock. This includes extending, shortening, or even widening ships to improve stability or enhance operational capacity.
Additionally, our construction team manufactures new A-frames, which are mounted on ships during refit projects. For research vessels, we can install specialized equipment, such as survey moonpools, which are critical for deep-sea research and data collection. Our versatility also extends to the fishing industry, where we modify fishing vessels to enable twin-rig fishing, among other enhancements.
Innovative design and smart engineering
Our in-house engineers play a central role in every ship conversion project. From developing new maritime structures to optimizing existing designs, we bring ideas to life with efficient solutions in mind.
Using advanced 3D scanners, we map existing parts or structures down to the smallest details. This allows us to reproduce or optimize components with precision. With this approach, we can restore or replace outdated or hard-to-find parts through reverse engineering.
