Naval Architect

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Naval Architect with 510 years of experience in marine and shipbuilding projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing vessel designs performing naval architecture calculations preparing engineering deliverables and ensuring vessel design integrity stability hydrodynamic performance and compliance with project specifications and applicable marine standards.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform naval architecture design activities for marine shipbuilding and offshore vessel projects.
• Prepare review and develop naval architecture design deliverables including Vessel general arrangement (GA) drawings Hull form design lines plans and body plans Hydrostatic calculations and stability assessments Weight estimation weight distribution and centre of gravity calculations Compartment arrangement and space allocation drawings Principal particulars and vessel design specifications Intact and damage stability calculations where applicable 2D drawings and 3D vessel models
• Develop and evaluate vessel hull forms to meet project requirements for performance capacity and operational efficiency.
• Perform hydrostatic stability buoyancy and displacement calculations in accordance with vessel design criteria.
• Prepare weight control reports and assess the impact of weight changes on vessel stability and performance.
• Review vessel specifications design inputs operational requirements and technical documentation to ensure compliance with project objectives.
• Coordinate with Hull Structure Machinery Outfitting Piping HVAC Electrical and other engineering disciplines to ensure proper design integration.
• Assess vessel layout compartmentation equipment positioning and space utilization to optimize vessel functionality and accessibility.
• Ensure naval architecture deliverables comply with project specifications applicable classification society rules statutory regulations and marine design standards.
• Support design reviews technical evaluations and design optimization activities throughout the engineering phase.
• Identify and resolve design discrepancies technical issues and interdisciplinary interface conflicts.
• Coordinate with engineering teams classification societies equipment vendors and other stakeholders to ensure technical alignment.
• Review engineering calculations drawings and design documentation to verify accuracy consistency and compliance with project requirements.
• Maintain accurate design records calculation reports drawings and technical documentation in accordance with project procedures.
• Support engineering changes and update design deliverables to reflect approved modifications.
• Ensure naval architecture deliverables are completed within agreed project schedules and quality requirements.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma or Bachelors degree in Naval Architecture Marine Engineering Ocean Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline.
• 510 years of relevant experience in naval architecture within marine shipbuilding or offshore vessel projects.
• Strong experience in vessel design hull form development general arrangement and naval architecture engineering activities.
• Proficiency in naval architecture and marine design software preferably NAPA Maxsurf AVEVA Marine / Hull & Outfitting or other software accepted by the client.
• Experience preparing and reviewing 2D drawings 3D vessel models general arrangement drawings and naval architecture engineering deliverables.
• Good understanding of hydrostatics vessel stability buoyancy displacement weight distribution and centre of gravity calculations.
• Ability to interpret vessel specifications engineering drawings design calculations classification requirements and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with intact and damage stability criteria classification society rules and applicable international maritime regulations.
• Experience coordinating with Hull Structure Machinery Outfitting Piping HVAC Electrical and other engineering disciplines.
• Knowledge of vessel performance hull geometry compartmentation and overall vessel design integration.
• Experience in new-build shipbuilding projects offshore vessels FPSOs or similar marine engineering projects is preferred.
• Exposure to international shipyards marine EPC contractors or multidisciplinary engineering environments is preferred.
• Strong analytical technical problem-solving design review and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment and deliver high-quality design outputs within project schedules.

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