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Paul Williams - Managing Director
Paul is a former international sportsman with extensive experience providing optimised fire, noise and vibration
reduction for Superyachts. He believes strongly in a practical, holistic approach to noise and vibration solutions.
Paul is passionate about achieving excellence in all facets of business and life.
Graeme Finch - Engineering Manager NZCE, B.Sc, M.Sc
Graeme has previously managed numerous research and development contracts in noise and vibration control,
composite materials and dynamic loading of vessels. Graeme manages our engineering process
implementation, engineering quality assurance and workflows. A past president of RINA, he currently represents
New Zealand on several ISO technical committees.
Tony Gray - 3D FEA Specialist B.E. (Hons), M.E.
Tony is an accomplished mechanical engineer with extensive experience using FEA modelling to solve dynamic Noise and Vibration
Harshness (NVH) issues at Ford’s European R&D centre among others. He is the Australasian Managing Director of Altair Engineering
(software) and provides advanced 3D modelling and FEA analysis on contract.
Kevin Ralphs - Marine Engineer REA, NZCE, MEC 3
Kevin brings over 30 years specialist experience in marine mechanical systems, having designed systems for
numerous large vessels. He is fully conversant with Lloyds Register and MCA requirements. Kevin ensures
excellence across all aspects of mechanical design.
Andrew Charnley - Marine Vibration Specialist Former-RNZN
Andrew is a Royal New Zealand Navy trained specialist in vibration analysis, propulsion systems and underwater
acoustics.He has extensive experience in on-board vibration analysis and ultrasonics. Andrew is our specialist in
propulsion systems, sea-trial vibration measurements and fault diagnosis on operational vessels.
Martin Keane - R&D, FEA / SEA analysis B.E. (Hons), PhD
Martin is a PhD graduate from the Acoustics Research Centre at Auckland University and has a range of
practical and
analytical skills, including sound and vibration modelling. Martin performs product testing as well as systems
development and sea trial measurements.
Simon Kean - Airborne Acoustics, R&D B.E. (Hons), PhD
With a PhD in Acoustics, Simon’s strength is in airborne acoustics, combining experience in NVH, R&D, as well as managing industrial
and environmental noise projects. Simon specialises in using vibro-acoustic software, and performs engineering
and product development.
Stella Williams - I.T., Quality Assurance, Administration Manager
Stella has a broad knowledge of I.T., quality control and administration processes from her experience as a
Service Manager at New Zealand’s largest health provider. An Auckland University graduate, Stella implements
our processes and quality control for all areas, from administration to manufacturing.
We contract a number of other engineers for specific applications. Each works according to Blue Ocean Acoustics documented and quality controlled processes.
We also contract autocad/3D design operators to allow fast and efficient turnaround. |
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Superyachts offer outstanding style and
luxury within a restricted space. And while
that’s a huge benefit to owners, it’s also a
significant challenge to engineers.
Blue Ocean Acoustics utilises the latest
technology, engineering
and construction methods, to provide comfort
for owners, guests and crew by ensuring low
noise and vibration
levels. This is a key design and contract
consideration when building or buying a new
vessel.
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| If you would like to discuss your project in
confidence or have any questions about
noise or vibration reduction, please contact
our Head Office. We look forward to working
with you. |
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• acoustic engineering
• custom design and fabrication
• material supply to requirements
• sea-trial measurements |
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