Marine Architect Job Description

Marine Architect

Responsible for designing water vessels and parts, such as ships, hulls, and compartments. Ensures that ships function properly and efficiently.

Design and build basic structure of ships and boats.
Design and supervise construction of aircraft carriers, submarines, sailboats, and tankers.
Design the form and stability of hulls.
Develop sectional and waterline curves of hull to establish center of gravity.
Design propulsion and steering systems.
Establish arrangement of boiler room equipment and propulsion machinery.
Operate or supervise the operation of marine machinery on ships.
Select materials and write specifications for suppliers and construction workers.
Design cargo space, passenger compartments, and ladder wells.
Remodel vessels.
Perform repairs as necessary.
Research use of new materials and techniques.
Design yachts and freight vessels.
Launch sea trials to determine if anything needs to be modified.
Design offshore drilling platforms.
Use complex mathematical and physical models to ensure that the ship's design is satisfactory.
Perform maritime research.
Undertake risk analysis assessment of ships and other marine vessels.