About this book:

This technical guide provides a comprehensive framework for navigating the complex lifecycle of ship conversion and repurposing projects. Moving beyond simple refurbishment, the book addresses the multi-disciplinary challenges of redefining a vessel’s purpose—from initial strategic feasibility and market scanning to the intricate engineering required for structural modifications, stability management, and machinery reconfiguration. It offers deep technical insights into modern requirements, including alternative fuel integration (LNG, Methanol, Ammonia), battery hybridization, and the critical upgrades to electrical and automation systems necessary for today’s "smart" and "green" maritime landscape.

Beyond the engineering fundamentals, the text serves as a practical field manual for project governance. It details the essential "front-end loading" required for success, including 3D scanning for baseline surveys, rigorous regulatory navigation through Flag and Class approvals, and disciplined cost-control strategies to mitigate the "unknown unknowns" inherent in existing hulls. Extensive case studies—ranging from OSV-to-SOV transitions for the offshore wind sector to the complex conversion of tankers into FSRUs—illustrate how to balance technical ambition with commercial reality.

Designed for shipowners, naval architects, marine engineers, and project managers, this book bridges the gap between theoretical design and shipyard execution. It covers every critical milestone, including damage stability, habitability, mission system integration, and the final assembly of the certification dossier. By emphasizing disciplined integration and lifecycle support, this work provides the tools necessary to unlock latent value from existing tonnage, ensuring that repurposed vessels deliver reliable service, regulatory compliance, and competitive economics in a rapidly evolving global market.

What You'll Find Inside:

• Strategic feasibility frameworks for determining when a ship conversion is more cost-effective and timely than a newbuild project.
• Technical engineering fundamentals for managing structural integrity, weight control, and vertical center of gravity (VCG) during vessel repurposing.
• Deep dives into machinery reconfiguration and fuel conversions, including LNG, methanol, ammonia, and battery-hybrid integration.
• Comprehensive guidance on navigating regulatory pathways, including Flag State, Classification Society, and IMO Code compliance (IGF, SPS, etc.).
• Practical project governance tools for cost estimation, risk management, critical path scheduling, and stakeholder coordination.

Who's It For:

This book is specifically designed for naval architects, marine engineers, and shipowners seeking to unlock value from existing tonnage in a volatile market. It is also an essential resource for project managers and shipyard operators who must balance technical design challenges with strict regulatory and environmental compliance. Additionally, students and newcomers to the maritime industry will benefit from its integrated view of how engineering, finance, and regulation intersect during complex vessel transformations.