Marine Architects

Tasks Include:

• Design complete hull and superstructure according to specifications and test data, in conformity with standards of safety, efficiency, and economy.
• Design layout of craft interior, including cargo space, passenger compartments, ladder wells, and elevators.
• Study design proposals and specifications to establish basic characteristics of craft, such as size, weight, speed, propulsion, displacement, and draft.
• Confer with marine engineering personnel to establish arrangement of boiler room equipment and propulsion machinery, heating and ventilating systems, refrigeration equipment, piping, and other functional equipment.
• Evaluate performance of craft during dock and sea trials to determine design changes and conformance with national and international standards.