We are a naval architecture and marine interior design consultancy founded in Sydney in 1993 & based in Australia. We are a team of passionate and dedicated individuals, offering a great depth of experience within the marine industry. Typical clients of Spear Green Design include vessel owners - both private and commercial, vessel brokers, masters and managers. We also offer experience and specialised skills which are deployed to complement, and work seamlessly with, shipyards and boat builders. Our ability to understand and satisfy vessel owner’s needs and passenger expectations in a commercial environment has resulted in continued relationships with many clients.
Each project is seen from the client’s point of view. Our Computer Aided Design (CAD) and 3D modelling and visualisation facilities ensure a high degree of accuracy and compatibility of dimensions. CAD is an efficient tool for both visualisation and productivity, provides an effective basis for any future modifications or alterations which may be required and importantly enables us to work closely with any other organisations within any vessel’s design process.
SGD are members of SNAME and are represented at many domestic and international trade shows and conferences. Our works have been featured in ‘Boat International’, ‘Showboats’, ‘Work Boat World’, ‘Fast Ferry International’ and other marine industry publications.
Our Service
Spear Green Design offer the following disciplines within yacht and vessel design, and applies elements of all within a holistic approach to achieving a clients aims throughout the design spiral.
Naval Architecture: As qualified Naval Architects SGD are able to offer interior and exterior design solutions which take into account a vessel’s structure, weight, stability, materials science, methodology, fire and other hazards - compliant with survey and classification society rules. We are familiar with and experienced in many Classification Societies and organisations including Lloyds, DNV, MCA, USCG, IMO, SOLAS, USL (soon to be replaced by NSCV in Australia) and others.
Marine Interior Design: SGD considers the following elements, and many more when designing a harmonious and stylish interior within the specialised marine fitout field: Space planning, traffic flow, ergonomics and anthropometry, access / egress, safety, relationships of hull form and interesting void spaces, ventilation, lighting, specialised equipment, communications entertainment systems, finishes & materials specification, colour and themes - all within the boundaries of applicable rules.
Exterior Styling: The exterior styling of any vessel, whether a newbuild or a refit is a reflection of the owner’s personality and business goals. We design vessels above the waterline to suit corporate requirements and vessel’s purpose, the climate and conditions in which it will operate, the extremes of weather it may experience, parameters of efficiency and manning and operational aspects. Our Industrial Design qualifications and experience contribute strongly to this and several other aspects of our work.
Documentation: Much of our work involves communication through documentation. Whether that comprises exterior profiles and models for styling, interior renderings, 3D modelling and flythroughs, general arrangements, safety, emergency, fire and damage plans, schematic diagrams and systems drawings, construction drawings – backed up by extremely detailed specifications. Such documentation is required for owners, builders, other Naval Architects, Classification Societies, Insurers, Surveyors as well as masters and supply of drawings for on board a vessel and as marketing tools.
Project Management: SGD often manages projects from design through construction and implementation to delivery. We have managed build teams for refits as well as acting as owner’s representatives for vessels as diverse as yacht restorations and refits through to cruise ship conversions. Our thorough understanding of a project from our involvement in it’s design leads to an intimate and detailed knowledge of an owners requirements and goals.
