Back to services Vessel Procurement Support Every new vessel acquisition presents numerous technical and commercial risks, particularly for complex, specialist or novel ship designs. Effective management and mitigation of these risks from the earliest stages of the project helps to ensure delivery of the asset to time and budget. Houlder has a strong track record of supporting both government and commercial clients through all stages of a vessel procurement project. We act as your ‘client friend’, drawing on experience from across the Houlder business to help you define your requirements, develop the solution and select the most suitable contractors for its design and build. ‘Client friend’ work typically includes commercial strategy development, stakeholder engagement, production of an illustrative design, preparation of the tender package and support throughout shipyard selection and contract negotiations. Following shipyard contract award, we often go on to provide plan approval services,attend model tests and FATs on the owners behalf, provide site supervision teams and support through commissioning, testing and delivery of the completed vessel. Case Studies View all case studies RRS Sir David Attenborough – design with sustainability at its core Case study: RRS Sir David Attenborough (part 1 of 3) The RRS… View case study Victoria of Wight Hybrid Ferry Newbuild Houlder has been working with Wightlink on the Victoria of Wight G… View case study LNG Dual Fuel Vessel Plan Approval Houlder’s Marine Design Consultancy business has contracted with Siem Shipping to provide… View case study Latest News View all news September, 30, 2019 With a little help from… a Client Friend With news of major UK shipbuilding projects recently hitting the headlines, we… Read more March, 21, 2019 Isles of Scilly Steam Ship Contract Houlder is delighted to be working with the Isles of Scilly Steam… Read more September, 21, 2018 Ferry design team presented to HRH Countess of Wessex The Houlder designed Victoria of Wight hybrid ferry was officially named by… Read more Talk to us about our vessel procurement support services Please get in touch to talk to one of our experts to discuss how Houlder can support you. Contact Us “We have significant experience in supporting clients through acquisition of both newbuild and existing vessels for conversion. Our technical perspective can really compliment our client’s commercial teams.” Jonathan Strachan, Through Life Support Manager jonathan.strachan@houlderltd.com Services Sectors About us News & Case Studies Careers Privacy Policy Copyright ©2021 Houlder Ltd. All rights reserved