Kleven Design AS (KDE) is an innovative ship design and engineering company specializing in the design and production of advanced chemical tankers and other special tankers and vessels for the world market.

Chemical tanker “Jo Sequoia”(delivered in 2003).		Juice carrier “Premium Do Brasil” (delivered in 2003).

Ship Design & Engineering
Kleven Design approaches each project from a business development perspective, using its design and shipbuilding expertise to incorporate concepts that add value for its clients. The company’s range of design services encompasses virtually all aspects of the vessel design and construction process, including initial, basic and detailed design.

The KDE design process is based on partnership and collaboration with its clients to ensure that each vessel project meets specific requirements in the most cost-effective manner possible.

Consulting Services
Kleven Design offers a full range of design, technology, and production consulting services. Understanding that every project is unique, KDE tailors these services to the individual client.

Among the consulting services KDE offers are:

• Shipbuilding technology
• Project planning assistance
• Project management
• Procurement support
• Production planning
• Production assistance
• Production inspection
• Project financing schemes

Advanced Design Capacity
• KDE combines ship technology with shipbuilding technology to offer “construction-friendly” and
cost-effective designs for both the shipyard and shipowner.
• With high level of design detail in its drawings, KDE can introduce new ship types and ship technology to yards.
• KDE optimizes cargo-carrying capacity within a vessel’s main dimensions, thus maximizing its commercial value.
• KDE represents all technical disciplines in ship design and technology.

Shipyard Upgrading & Modernizing
In an increasingly competitive industry, shipyards worldwide can tap into Kleven Design’s extensive shipbuilding, production and design experience to upgrade and modernize their capabilities.

References
Kleven Design vessels have been built for industry leaders such as:

• Odfjell
• Jo Tankers
• Stolt-Nielsen
• Aleuropa
• Sinochem