Career of the Week – Naval Architect

Naval Architect

Do you love the ocean and the maritime industry? Would you be interested in designing and constructing vessels from yachts to warships? If so, have you considered a career as a naval architect?

Naval architects plan, design and supervise the construction and repair of ships, yachts and boats.

Naval architects may do some or all of the following:

• create or adapt designs, drawings, written plans and technical calculations for ships, yachts or boats

• check designs align with safety regulations

• consult with clients, professionals and government officials on designs

• write reports on whether a design is possible

• conduct computer simulation and physical tests

• manage the design and building process of boats and ships

• oversee repairs, changes and upgrades

• manage shipyards.

• Naval architects may also help develop laws for the marine industry and provide expert advice for court cases.

  

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