Retrofit Engineering Management
Deep Automation delivers marine onshore and offshore retrofit engineering and project management in Singapore for shipowners, managers, shipyards, and offshore operators.
We design and execute upgrades such as BWTS, scrubbers, new machinery, and system conversions, starting from accurate surveys through class approval to commissioning. Using in-house engineers and mobilization, Deep Automation reduces downtime, resolves space and compliance challenges, and reliably hands over fully documented systems.
3D Laser Scanning & Modeling
Retrofit success starts with knowing the exact “as-is” condition. Deep Automation performs high-resolution 3D laser scanning in Singapore shipyards, at anchorage, or offshore to capture engine rooms, pump rooms, decks, tanks, and structural spaces. The resulting point-cloud is converted into accurate as-built 3D CAD models that reveal real clearances, interferences, and routing paths.
This eliminates the common retrofit pain points of measurement errors, unexpected clashes, and last-minute redesigns. Clients use these models for layout approvals, vendor alignment, and prefabrication planning, reducing hot-work hours and costly rework during tight drydock windows.
Feasibility Studies & Concept Design
Before committing capex, vessel owners need proof that a retrofit will fit, perform, and meet regulations. Deep Automation conducts feasibility studies for upgrades like ballast water treatment systems, exhaust gas scrubbers, air lubrication systems, new coolers, cranes, or generator additions.
We assess available space, utility loads, structural impacts, safety boundaries, and operational constraints. Concept and basic designs include equipment layouts, system block diagrams, preliminary P&IDs, and installation strategy. This stage clarifies scope, risks, budget, and schedule early—especially valuable for older ships with legacy arrangements or incomplete drawings.
Retrofit Planning Answers
What is included in retrofit engineering?
Marine retrofit engineering with Deep Automation covers survey and 3D scanning, concept and detailed design, class submission support, fabrication planning, and commissioning through sea trials. You get one coordinated team managing technical risk, schedule, and documentation so upgrades fit first time and meet IMO and class rules.
When should we plan a retrofit?
Plan early once a compliance deadline or performance upgrade is identified. Starting months ahead lets we scan the vessel, run feasibility, lock vendor data, and secure class approval before drydock. That preparation shortens downtime in Singapore and avoids costly last-minute changes.
Can you handle complex space constraints?
Yes. We use 3D laser scanning and clash detection to map tight engine rooms and funnel spaces, then model equipment virtually to confirm access, routing, and maintenance clearances. This approach reduces rework and makes confined retrofits like BWTS or scrubbers practical.
How do you support class approval?
Our engineers prepare calculation reports, drawings, and submission packs aligned with ABS, DNV, LR, BV, and flag requirements. We also coordinate technical queries with surveyors so approval cycles stay on schedule and your retrofit remains fully compliant.
Do you manage procurement and vendors?
Deep Automation can manage retrofit procurement by reviewing vendor drawings, matching specs to the approved design, coordinating FATs, and tracking deliveries. Using genuine, certified parts keeps performance reliable and prevents delays during installation.
What happens after commissioning?
After HAT/SAT and sea trials, we deliver as-built drawings, test records, and operating guidance for your crew. Deep Automation remains available for post-retrofit support if tuning or documentation updates are needed, ensuring the upgraded system stays stable in service.
Detailed Retrofit Engineering Design
Once the concept is approved, Deep Automation delivers multi-disciplinary detailed engineering tailored to marine and offshore standards. Our team produces structural foundation and reinforcement drawings, piping isometrics and spool details, electrical load studies and single-line diagrams, cable routing plans, instrumentation datasheets, I/O lists, and PLC/HMI integration logic where required.
Designs are developed to interface cleanly with existing systems and to support prefabrication. By keeping structural, piping, electrical, and automation design under one roof, we prevent the coordination gaps that often delay retrofits and inflate variation costs.
FEA, Stability & Class Approval
Retrofits can alter weight distribution, deck stress, and safety boundaries—issues that classification societies scrutinize closely. Deep Automation supports compliance from day one, carrying out finite element analysis (FEA) for foundations and local strengthening, plus stability and weight-impact checks for new equipment.
We prepare calculation reports and submission packages aligned with ABS, DNV, LR, BV, and flag requirements, and we coordinate with surveyors to secure approvals efficiently. This reduces approval loops and ensures modifications meet SOLAS, MARPOL, and relevant IMO codes without last-minute surprises.
Our tanker needed a BWTS retrofit before the next regulatory deadline, but the engine room was crowded and our drawings were outdated. Deep Automation scanned the spaces, produced a clear 3D model, and engineered foundations and piping without clashes. Their project manager kept class submissions and yard work aligned, so installation finished within the drydock window. We sailed with the system fully commissioned and documented.
— Michael Tan
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️We engaged Deep Automation for a scrubber feasibility study because we weren’t sure it would fit in our funnel. Their team captured the uptake area by laser scan, showed several layout options, and explained structural impacts and routing in a way our operators could understand. The concept package was strong enough for early class discussions and helped us choose the right equipment with confidence.
— Rebecca Lin
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️During an FPSO topside upgrade, we needed reliable FEA and stability checks for new skids and pipe racks, and the schedule was already tight. Deep Automation completed the multi-disciplinary retrofit engineering, updated load cases as vendor data evolved, and produced clear compliance reports for class approval. Their presence through HAT/SAT commissioning meant issues were closed quickly and we avoided offshore rework.
— James O'Connor
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Our bulk carrier retrofit required end-to-end project management, from concept to sea trials, and we wanted one accountable partner. Deep Automation coordinated scanning, detailed engineering, procurement reviews, and onboard commissioning in Singapore. They anticipated interface issues between electrical and piping teams and resolved them early. The upgrade was handed over with clean as-builts and training, and the vessel returned to service on schedule.
— Sarah Mitchell
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Fabrication Planning & Procurement
Engineering only delivers value when fabrication and sourcing follow the design intent. Deep Automation provides fabrication planning and oversight, including material take-offs, nesting plans, weld details, and prefabrication sequences for steelwork and piping.
We also manage procurement for retrofit equipment and spares, ensuring genuine, class-approved components and correct certification. Vendor document review, FAT coordination, and logistics planning are handled proactively so critical items arrive on site ready for installation, avoiding drydock delays.
Installation Supervision & Commissioning
Retrofit execution often fails at the interface between design and site reality. Deep Automation provides on-site supervision in Singapore and worldwide, guiding shipyard trades through correct installation, alignment, tie-ins, and marine safety practices.
After mechanical completion, our engineers lead commissioning and testing, including Harbour Acceptance Tests (HAT), Sea Acceptance Tests (SAT), sea trials support, and tuning of control/automation functions. We verify performance against design criteria and class requirements, then deliver as-built documentation and crew handover for smooth operation.
End-To-End Project Management
Retrofits involve multiple stakeholders, strict schedules, and zero tolerance for downtime overruns. Deep Automation offers full retrofit project management—from survey planning and engineering coordination through fabrication tracking, installation sequencing, cost control, and progress reporting.
We act as a single point of accountability, aligning ship operators, class, yards, and OEM vendors under a clear execution plan. This approach reduces interface risk, keeps work inside drydock or voyage repair windows, and ensures the upgrade is delivered safely, compliantly, and ready for service.
Phone Number
+65 8502 8685
Business Address
22 Sin Ming Lane, #06-76 MidView City, Singapore 573969
E-Mail ID
[email protected]Start Your Retrofit Plan
Planning a retrofit in Singapore or overseas? Share your vessel or offshore upgrade goals through the form. Our engineers will review feasibility, space constraints, class needs, realistic budget, and schedule, then propose a clear pathway from survey to sea trials. Whether you are preparing for BWTS, scrubbers, or major conversions, we respond promptly with practical, compliant options that minimize downtime.
Why Choose Us for Marine Onshore & Offshore Retrofit Engineering Services & Project Management
Choosing a retrofit partner is really about risk control. Deep Automation brings disciplined marine retrofit project management that protects your drydock window, budget, and operational readiness. We build clear work packs, integration schedules, and change-control processes so every trade and vendor aligns to one execution plan.
Our engineering depth is supported by advanced design and analysis tools used daily for ship modification and offshore upgrades. This allows us to validate routing, structural loads, and system interfaces early, so what is fabricated and installed matches the approved intent without on-site improvisation.
Clients also value our compliance-first mindset. We treat class rules and IMO requirements as design inputs, not afterthoughts, and we document every step for smooth surveys and audit trails. Alongside this, our ISO-aligned QA/QC and safety practices keep retrofit work predictable and incident-free.
Finally, we focus on long-term value. You receive well-structured as-built documentation and a practical digital reference for future upgrades, troubleshooting, or resale due diligence. From Singapore to global projects, Deep Automation delivers retrofit engineering that is planned, controlled, and ready for service.
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