The Arranmore Ferry New Build
Following many conversions, refits and upgrades it is great to be able to design a new vehicle and passenger vessel for our long standing clients The Arranmore Ferry.
Friday, 22 July 2022 Read More
COP26 Achievements and Targets For Marine Emissions
The COP 26 summit in November 2021 was at a critical time for climate policy. Shipping has its part to play and some progress was made but was it enough for what is titled a climate emergency?
Monday, 29 November 2021 Read More
Student Study into Human Factor in Marine Accidents
Considering applications from other leading sectors Fraser Allan was able to determine contributing conditions and highlight improvements within the sector.
Friday, 3 September 2021 Read More
MCA To Increase Compliance in Coding for UK Commercial Racing Yachts
The UK MCA wish to dispel a misrepresentation of the commercial sailing vessel regulations which has developed and will be taking action against owners who's vessels do not comply. Commercially operated sailing vessels used for racing must comply with Code and MDI have the skills and experience to help implement the safety requirements in the most unobtrusive fashion.
Thursday, 4 February 2021 Read More
Reflections of a Graduate Naval Architect
21 days, 21 boats, pandemic, global travel..... This is the setting for our graduate's first overseas trip. It was daunting but also a quick learning curve. Read the insightful and motivating article here.
Monday, 4 January 2021 Read More
16.5m Trawler Build Signed
After extensive development involving the owner and the latest resistance and propulsion software our new design is ready to be built.
Thursday, 2 April 2020 Read More
COVID-19 Update
Following Government advice all MDI staff are working from home but we will continue to provide as full a service as possible.
Monday, 23 March 2020 Read More
1851 Trust Maritime Roadshow for Girls
MDI supported the 1851 Trust Maritime Roadshow for Girls in Rosyth, Scotland, a partnership between the Department for Transport and the 1851 Trust to inspire young woman to pursue STEM-related careers in the maritime sector and to empower them to make inform choices about their education and career paths.
Thursday, 23 January 2020 Read More
Under 24m Hopper Dredger
The "Gypsey Race" is a great small dredger developed from scratch in collaboration with the owners and yard.
Wednesday, 3 May 2017 Read More