SDC Ship Design & Consult GmbH, based in Hamburg, is a specialized consultancy in naval architecture, marine engineering, and ship design. Founded in 1997, SDC has grown into a globally active firm with 28 professionals offering in-house expertise in general design, steel design, stability, and mechanical engineering. The company collaborates with shipyards, shipping companies, and classification societies to deliver tailored solutions for new builds and vessels in service. Services include development of vessels throughout to complete class drawings as well as upgrades, conversions, re-engineering, stability updates, and light ship surveys. SDC supports sustainable maritime innovation through its work on alternative fuels and propulsion systems, such as methanol and wind-assisted technologies. With experience in tankers, research vessels, icebreakers, and cruise ships, SDC’s designs are featured in hundreds of vessels worldwide.