Marine Design Dynamics, Inc. (MDD) was awarded a task order from the Military Sealift Command for structural analysis and design for to T-AH-19 USNS Mercy. The USNS Mercy is the lead ship of the T-AH class of US Navy hospital ships. She was built in 1976 as an oil tanker, and was later converted to a hospital ship for the Navy where her mission is to provide rapid, flexible, and mobile acute medical and surgical services. Due to a service life extension, the T- AH class is scheduled to remain in operation until 2036. The structural modifications designed under this contract are preventive measures to help prevent cracking, and continue in service until 2036.
Marine Design Dynamics, Inc. (MDD) was awarded a contract from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to perform design work for the installation of a Miranda Davit on the NOAA ship Gordon Gunter. Under this contract, MDD will conduct a stability analysis and develop detailed design drawings and specifications for all modifications relating to the installation of a Miranda Davit on the Port side of the ship including structural and hydraulic power modifications. The NOAA Ship Gordon Gunter was commissioned on August 28, 1998, and is one of the modern additions to the NOAA fishery research fleet. Operating throughout the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean, and Caribbean Sea, Gordon Gunter is a multi-use platform that primarily serves the National Marine Fisheries Service Pascagoula Laboratory in Mississippi.
The Staten Island Ferry engaged MDD to monitor and assess fuel consumption in the Molinari Class Boats, aiming to reduce energy consumption and expenses though crew training and incentives, the utilization of a speed optimization tool, and real time monitoring.
MDD was awarded a contract from the Military Sealift Command (MSC) to provide support services in the review and tracking of Assured Power Modifications made to the USS Mount Whitney.
Carnival Cruise Lines (CCL) engaged MDD to assist in implementing a fleet wide program to reduce ship fuel consumption and emissions. MDD will provide program management of energy initiatives and validation of energy savings.
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