naval architect

Naval architects design, build, maintain and repair all types of boats from pleasure crafts to naval vessels, including submarines. They analyse floating structures and take various features into account for their designs such as the form, structure, stability, resistance, access and propulsion of hulls.

Alternative Labels

boat designer

hull designer

marine architect

maritime architect

naval engineer/architect

naval vessel architect

outfitting engineer

ship designer

submarine architect

vessel designer

yacht designer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

analyse ship operations assess financial viability assess structural integrity of ship for maritime usage ensure vessel compliance with regulations execute analytical mathematical calculations execute feasibility study

Essential Knowledge

engineering principles engineering processes mathematics mechanical engineering mechanics of vessels naval architecture

Optional Skills and Competences

adjust engineering designs analyse big data analyse energy consumption analyse production processes for improvement analyse stress resistance of products analyse test data assemble mechatronic units assemble sensors assess environmental impact conduct energy audit conduct performance tests control production create technical plans design automation components design prototypes develop energy saving concepts develop waste management processes draft design specifications ensure compliance with environmental legislation ensure integrity of hull identify energy needs inspect construction of ships install automation components install mechatronic equipment integrate new products in manufacturing maintain robotic equipment operate battery test equipment perform data mining perform scientific research perform test run promote innovative infrastructure design promote sustainable energy record test data simulate mechatronic design concepts test mechatronic units test sensors use CAD software use CAM software use maritime English use specific data analysis software utilise machine learning

Optional Knowledge

CAE software automation technology battery chemistry battery components battery fluids business intelligence chemical products cloud technologies composite materials control engineering data analytics data mining data storage defense system design principles energy efficiency environmental legislation fluid mechanics fuel gas guidance, navigation and control information extraction information structure manufacturing processes material mechanics mechatronics physics quality standards renewable energy robotic components robotics sensors solar energy statistical analysis system software stealth technology synthetic natural environment types of maritime vessels unstructured data vessel fuels visual presentation techniques

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Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/5a58da2b-2fa0-40d4-a9f5-fead48e7de88

Status

released

Occupations

naval architect

Description

Skills & Competences

Skills & Competences

Concept URI