As more advanced technology is introduced into the maritime industry, there develops a need to be able to explain these complex issues to those making the decisions in business and in the legal profession. With a marine artist and several craftsmen on the staff, Martin, Ottaway, van Hemmen & Dolan, Inc. can produce small-scale models of vessels or sections of vessels for litigation or arbitration purposes. The firm is able to produce both the static model type and dynamic ones that can move and demonstrate a function or process. In addition to physical models, fully rendered, dynamic 3D computer generated models are possible with the software employed by the firm. The rendered animations can then be shown on a computer monitor or transferred to videotape. The firm also performs many types of structural analysis using an advanced finite element program. This program allows for the calculation and presentation of linear static and dynamic induced stresses in a variety of formats. Back to Principal Activities