Mooring consultancy

Early engineering provides the foundation for a reliable, efficient mooring system by engaging at the very start of a project. At this stage, Intermoor helps define the technical direction, assess feasibility, and outline compliance pathways, long before major decisions are locked in. This early visibility enables operators to avoid costly late‑stage changes, reduce uncertainty, and establish a clear, defensible basis for concept selection. 

During conceptual design, we work in close partnership with the client to evaluate multiple mooring configurations and technologies, to identify the solution that best balances performance, risk, and cost. This phase involves defining mooring architecture, anchoring options, and high‑level installation considerations. The goal is to narrow the field of viable concepts to those most technically and commercially sound for the environment and the asset.

Pre‑FEED builds depth and definition around the preferred mooring concept. It involves refining engineering analyses, developing preliminary layouts, evaluating dynamic performance, and confirming foundation feasibility. Key risks, cost drivers, and technical uncertainties are identified early, allowing operators to make informed investment decisions. By guiding this phase, we help ensure that the anchors and mooring system remain aligned with field conditions, asset requirements, and long-term operational objectives. 

During FEED, Intermoor delivers the technical definition required to progress the mooring system into procurement and execution. This includes detailed design criteria, material specifications, installation methodology, interface management, and cost‑validated engineering deliverables. This phase mitigates project risk by resolving uncertainties before the EPCI phase and ensuring alignment across all mooring, structural, geotechnical, and operations stakeholders. Our FEED output provides continuity, accuracy, and a seamless transition into full project delivery. See what’s in a FEED study.

Brownfield engineering focuses on adapting, modifying, or extending existing mooring systems for life extension, redeployment, or field expansion. Our team of experts evaluates current asset condition, historical performance, fatigue life, and new operational requirements to determine viable upgrade pathways. This may involve integrity assessment, global analysis of modified configurations, and spare/ replacement strategies. It’s all about optimising existing mooring infrastructure, reducing downtime, improving reliability, and extending asset value.