About
Houlder shapes a smarter future at sea for our clients
We conceive, design, and deliver epic maritime solutions. Combining deep expertise with bold imagination. We see the whole system and think beyond the brief.
We invent and develop ‘first of a kind’ solutions.
We find the possible and make it happen.
HOME™ makes us different and better
Houlder Optimisation and Modelling Environment - our proprietary technology platform lifts our people and powers us towards your desired futures.
It brings together tools, off-the shelf software, data and processing power to supercharge traditional disciplines.
The possibilities are limitless, and the gains are proven.
Deep expertise twinned
with bold imagination
Finding the possible and making it happen.
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We shape a smarter future at sea for our clients. Maritime design and engineering are our principal disciplines.
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Our technology and data platform enables our increasingly analytical, tech-powered approach to client challenges. As boundaries blur between disciplines this sets us apart.
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An umbrella word for our approach to all projects. Design engineering and analysis are in service of client decisions, not the other way around. The result is typically lower risk, better value, clearer outcomes and solutions that work in practice.
“They’re professional and reliable. We need accuracy and the best information. And certainly Houlder gives that”
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
“They’re so knowledgeable. Extremely diligent and professional and very accommodating”
Thames Clipper
“Very impressed with the output of the motion simulations that Houlder carried out. I believe it is a huge credit to the Analysis Team and anyone else involved”
Les Eoliennes en Mer Services
“Involving Houlder from the beginning ensured the extensive process was built on reliable and expert foundations ”
Major Programmes Team Natural Environment Research Council, UK - RRS Sir David Attenborough
“Their knowledge and technical expertise have been very beneficial, supporting us to evaluate options and resolve a number of design challenges”
Isles of Scilly Steamship Group
"It’s been an absolute pleasure to deal with Houlder"
Wightlink