Client Care
We listen carefully, place the client’s operational and commercial objectives at the centre and remain closely engaged throughout the project.
WHO WE ARE
Engineering confidence
into every vessel.
Marine House is a leading Bangladesh-based naval architecture and marine engineering consultancy. Since 2007, we have designed inland, coastal and specialized vessels—turning operational requirements into safe, efficient and buildable solutions.
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ENGINEER
DELIVER
2007Established
18+Years of experience
33+Engineers & technical professionals
360°Project support
OUR SPECIALIZATION
Shallow-water expertise shaped by real operating conditions.
Marine House has developed distinctive expertise in shallow-draft vessels for rivers, restricted waterways and low-draft ports. We optimize draft, cargo capacity, stability, propulsion efficiency, manoeuvrability and structural weight as one connected design problem.
Our ambition is to establish Marine House as a global leader in shallow-water vessel design—combining Bangladesh’s demanding operating experience with international engineering standards.
OUR MARITIME CONTEXT
BAY OF BENGALRIVERINE BANGLADESH
Born in a nation shaped by water.
Bangladesh is a South Asian country on the northern littoral of the Bay of Bengal, with a coastline of approximately 710 kilometres. It is also a deeply riverine nation, with almost 230 rivers flowing through one of the world’s most extensive waterway networks. Ships and boats have therefore played a significant role in the country’s trade, mobility and economic life since ancient times.
Marine House has become a distinctive name in Bangladesh’s ship-design sector, with a successful record across a wide range of vessel types since its establishment in 2007. As one of the country’s pioneering designers of international-class vessels, the company combines innovation, technical knowledge, training and disciplined engineering to deliver safe, stable and economical designs.
Our experienced professionals work to meet owners’ operational requirements and classification-society rules. Modern engineering software supports accurate analysis, coordinated design and consistent quality as vessel technology and regulatory expectations continue to evolve.
Alongside vessel design, Marine House maintains relationships with reputed marine companies in Bangladesh and internationally, enabling access to extensive machinery, equipment and material-supply packages. This integrated capability positions Marine House as a one-stop technical partner for shipowners and shipyards.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bangladesh expertise.
Globally connected delivery.
Our work extends beyond Bangladesh through project supervision, technical coordination and collaboration with designers, shipyards, equipment manufacturers and maritime partners.
South KoreaProject supervision
ChinaSupervision & technical coordination
NorwayMaritime collaboration
GermanyEngineering partnership
United StatesTechnology & business collaboration
OUR APPROACH
Client-focused. Honest.
Efficient. Global.
Every successful vessel begins with a clear understanding of its mission and a trusted relationship with its owner.
Honest Service
Our advice is transparent, independent and based on safety, engineering merit, compliance and lifecycle value.
Efficient Engineering
We optimize hull, structure, propulsion and systems to achieve required performance without unnecessary cost or complexity.
Operating-Environment Focus
Route, water depth, draft, cargo, speed, endurance, crew, maintainability and port limits shape every design.
Integrated Project Support
Naval architecture, engineering, approval, supplier coordination and construction supervision work as one connected process.
Global Service
We combine Bangladesh’s maritime knowledge with international technology, engineering practice and professional partnerships.
WHAT GUIDES US
Practical engineering.
Professional responsibility.
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Safety without compromise
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Precision in every decision
03
Buildability from the outset
04
Lifecycle value for the owner
05
Collaboration across the project
06
Continuous learning and innovation
OUR VISION
To be a globally recognized ship-design and maritime-consultancy firm.
OUR MISSION
Safe vessels.
Practical engineering. Lasting value.
To turn each client’s operational requirements into safe, efficient and buildable vessels through coordinated naval architecture, marine engineering and project support. We work with owners and shipyards to meet applicable rules, improve lifecycle value and contribute to Bangladesh’s maritime sector.
OUR CORE VALUES
OUR STRATEGIES
- Continuously enhance knowledge and professional capability.
- Understand and comply with customer requirements.
- Deliver safe, practical and cost-effective designs.
- Contribute to the development of Bangladesh’s maritime sector.
- Develop a motivated, proactive and collaborative workforce.
OUR ENLISTMENTS
Recognized across the maritime ecosystem.
DOSDepartment of Shipping, BangladeshDGDPDirectorate General of Defence PurchaseNSSDNaval Store Sub Depot, Dhaka & ChattogramKSYKhulna Shipyard LimitedBCGBangladesh Coast GuardPPAPayra Port AuthorityDCCIDhaka Chamber of Commerce & IndustryBIAABangladesh Indenting Agents’ Association
MESSAGE FROM CEO
Shamsul Alam
Managing Director · Naval Architect
“Our purpose is to turn each client’s operational vision into a safe, efficient and buildable vessel.”
Marine House is a pioneering naval-architecture and marine-engineering consultancy in Bangladesh. Through the delivery of safe, classed vessels for inland and coastal operations, we have established a strong position in the country’s maritime sector.
Our naval architects and engineers continuously respond to the changing demands of shipbuilding—balancing safety, economy, performance and regulatory compliance. We use modern engineering software and work in accordance with applicable IACS, IMO, classification and flag requirements to improve the accuracy and effectiveness of every design.
Our ambition is not limited to completing projects. We aim to help position Bangladesh among the world’s recognized ship-designing nations while creating lasting value for shipowners, shipyards and the wider maritime community.
OUR TEAM
One team.
Connected engineering.
33+ engineers and technical professionals bring naval architecture, marine engineering and project support together.
Naval Architecture
Vessel concepts, hull and structural design, stability, performance and classification coordination.
Marine Engineering
Propulsion, machinery, piping, electrical systems and equipment integration.
Technical & Project Support
Detailed engineering, shipyard coordination, construction supervision, technical documentation and trials.
FROM FIRST DECISION TO WORKING VESSEL