Marine and shipping drafting services engineered for Australian waters.
From vessel structural drawings to offshore platform documentation, our Australian team delivers marine and shipping CAD drafting services to AS 1100 and offshore structural standards. Supporting the marine industry since 2010.
In the face of increasing demand for the marine drafting and shipping design industry, shipyards worldwide struggle to complete their orders on time. The biggest hurdle most shipyards have to overcome is that of cycle time. Customer demands are becoming tougher, while the pressure of providing quality products in shorter lead times and competitive prices constantly escalates.
Australian shipbuilding design and marine drafting offers several critical services that help shipbuilders optimise project costs, respond to enquiries on time, and reduce the cycle time for detailing and production drawings. You can focus on your core competencies while we take care of the details.
Our marine services division offers engineering support at every stage of the lifecycle of a ship, from basic design to detail design and from analysis of marine structures to computer-based training. Our marine drafting and design services are designed to improve time-to-market, increase shipyard productivity and decrease costs.
Services offered
- Detailed 3D Production Drawings
- Drawing Conversion & Migration
- Piping Design & Routing
- Analytical Services
- ‘As Built’ Drawings
- Steel and Outfit Detailing
- Simulation and Animation
- Production Drawings
Advantages of australian design and drafting services
- Access to a large pool of highly-trained engineers
- Reduction in development costs
- Improved operating efficiency
- Boost in innovation
- High-speed development
- Reduced time to market
- Cost competitiveness
Related CAD Drafting Services
Marine and shipbuilding projects draw on structural, mechanical and piping drafting expertise across our service range:
- Structural Steel Shop Drawings — hull and structural steel detailing for vessels
- Mechanical Drafting Services — machinery, piping and equipment drawings
- Mechanical CAD Drafting — precision 2D and 3D CAD for marine components
- CAD Conversion — as-built and legacy drawing migration
- 2D Drafting Services — production-ready 2D marine drawings
Marine Drafting Locations
- Marine Drafting — Brisbane
- Marine Drafting — Sydney
- Marine Drafting — Melbourne
- Marine Drafting — Perth
Industry Standards & References
Our marine drafting work meets the structural and engineering drawing requirements of relevant Australian Standards. Professional engineers in the naval architecture and marine sector can seek accreditation through Engineers Australia. We use AutoCAD and Inventor as our principal marine CAD tools.
Marine and Shipping Project Case Studies
ASTCAD has supported marine and offshore projects with structural detailing, assembly drawings, and fabrication documentation.
Assembly and Fabrication Drawings for Water Blasting Equipment
A marine services client required assembly drawings and a complete bill of materials for water blasting equipment used in vessel maintenance. ASTCAD produced detailed fabrication drawings, weld callouts, and assembly sequences — enabling the client’s fabricator to manufacture the equipment without further engineering input.
View case study →Structural Steel Detailing for an Offshore Oil Platform
ASTCAD delivered structural steel shop drawings for an offshore oil platform, covering all primary and secondary members, connection details, and protective coating specifications — compliant with offshore structural standards.
View case study →Frequently asked questions
Common questions about our marine and shipbuilding drafting services for Australian clients.
What marine and shipbuilding drafting do you provide?
We deliver vessel structural drawings, hull plating layouts, deck and outfitting drawings, propulsion and machinery space drawings, marine equipment fabrication drawings, offshore platform structural detailing, and dock and shipyard facility drawings. All work follows applicable maritime and Australian standards.
Do you work on offshore platform and FPSO projects?
Yes. We produce structural steel shop drawings for offshore platforms, FPSO topsides, jacket structures, and subsea equipment. Drawings include connection details, lifting attachments, and protective coating specifications. Work follows AWS D1.1 for welding, AS 4100 and applicable AISC/ABS/DNV requirements.
Can you reverse engineer marine equipment from existing samples?
Yes. We use 3D scanning, photogrammetry, and dimensional measurement to reverse engineer marine equipment where original drawings are lost or unavailable, particularly for shipboard machinery, valves, and proprietary components requiring spare-part manufacture.
What CAD software do you use for marine projects?
AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Rhino 3D (extensively used in naval architecture), AutoCAD Plant 3D, MicroStation, Revit for marine facilities, and ANSYS for structural and CFD analysis. Files delivered in your preferred format or as STEP/IGES.
Are your marine drawings compliant with classification societies?
Yes. We prepare drawings to meet requirements of major classification societies including ABS, DNV, Lloyd’s Register and Bureau Veritas, alongside Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) standards. We coordinate with your appointed surveyor where required.
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