Naval Architects

Naval Architects design and oversee the construction and repair of marine craft and floating structures.

What the job involves

• Engages in research and development work specialising in design and construction of ships and other vessels

• Consults with specialists to co-ordinate design of vessel

• Carries out surveys of ships’ hulls, superstructures and equipment, and measures ships for tonnage and freeboard

• Conducts investigations into such matters as structural faults and losses due to capsize, on behalf of parties involved in litigation

• Designs yachts and other small vessels