Naval Architect

Overview

Perform naval architecture studies, stability analyses, weight control, and multidisciplinary coordination for offshore facilities and floating assets.

Scope of work

• Perform naval architecture engineering studies and calculations for offshore facilities, FPSOs, vessels and floating assets.
• Conduct or review intact and damage stability analyses, weight control, hydrostatics, and vessel performance assessments.
• Support hull arrangement, general arrangement, and marine engineering interface activities.
• Review technical specifications, calculations, drawings, and vendor documentation.
• Support weight management, centre-of-gravity monitoring, and weight reporting throughout project execution.
• Interface with Structural, Marine, Process, Mechanical, Piping and other engineering disciplines.
• Support mooring, hydrodynamic, marine operation and offshore installation studies where applicable.
• Ensure engineering deliverables comply with applicable class rules, international marine codes and project requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical support during fabrication, conversion, commissioning, and offshore execution where required.

Key requirements

• Degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Marine Engineering or a related discipline
• Relevant experience in offshore oil & gas, FPSO/FPU, shipbuilding, vessel conversion, marine or EPC/EPCI projects
• Strong understanding of vessel stability, hydrostatics, weight control and general naval architecture principles
• Familiarity with recognised classification society requirements and marine regulations

Standards and codes