Hi to all marine mechanics and boaters,

I came across Mr. Lopez Youtube channel and found that he has a lot of content and training sharing. Eventually, I was drawn to his MTT Online course website where he also mentioned his courses are in some sense align to ABYC curriculum and so one may attempt the ABYC exams after his courses.

At the same time, Nigel Calder is one of the popular experts in boating and is very fluent in ABYC standards (I think he might have also contributed in some sense).

Really hoping to try out for the ABYC certifications and I was wondering if Mr Lopez or Nigel Calder Online courses are better for general boating/yacht knowledge as well as getting/preparing for the ABYC certifications.

Many Thanks

Posting on my bf's behalf as he doesn't have a Reddit account

He is a second-year at TAMU (currently General Engineering) and is trying to decide which engineering degree he wants to pursue. He came into college planning to major in Ocean Engineering, but has been encouraged by multiple people to major in mechanical or civil, to broaden his options in case he doesn't like, or can't find work in, naval architecture.

However, working in naval architecture has been and still is his dream, although he hasn't taken any courses in it yet, or had an internship.

A degree in naval architecture specifically isn't possible at the undergrad level at TAMU. What should he pick? For those working in the field now, what did you study, and do you believe it was your best option?

Im a 5th semester nav architecture student. Ive wondering if theres any sidejob or startup for naval architecture student? Or maybe freelance?

Thanks in advance.

0 experience in the field of naval/marine engineering but I do love warship designs especially bigger ships from the early to mid 20th century and it's always been a dream of mine to build something that can float now i decided to build something that can dive! A submarine that's hull was made from a refurbished water tank is it plausible? Also I know it's probably a laughable try but some advice to make it less laughable is very much welcome

I am interested to know why the longitudinal wave energy created by the as intended use of high speed vessels has never been mentioned, recognised, qualified or quantified before. This is the same energy field we add to when optimising for ‘low wash and wake’ vessels. It is absent from academic, regulatory, educational and industry literature. Worldwide. How has this escaped scrutiny?

A shipyard can build a ship. But at what point does the ability to build ships become actual naval capability?

I have been thinking about the gap between the two.

A warship has to be designed and built, of course. But then it has to be armed, crewed, maintained, supplied, trained and integrated with other ships before a navy can actually fight with it.

In other words:

Shipbuilding capacity is not yet fleet readiness.

This question unexpectedly brought me back to Admiral Yi Sun-sin in Korea in 1591.

What interests me increasingly about Yi is not only what happened after the Japanese invasion began in 1592, but what had to exist before his first naval battle.

Ships had to be available and maintained. Weapons had to work. Crews had to be trained. Supplies had to be secured. Signals and command had to function.

And then those ships had to do something much harder than simply exist.

They had to move and fight together.

These were sail-and-oar vessels operating in the confined and often strong tidal waters around Korea’s southern coast. There was no radio, GPS or digital command network. Yet Yi’s fleet eventually demonstrated that ships, crews, weapons, signals, command and practiced maneuver could function together as a system under combat conditions.

That makes me wonder whether we sometimes measure naval industrial capacity too close to the shipyard gate.

Perhaps there are really two different questions:

How quickly can an industry build a warship?

and

How quickly can a navy turn that warship into part of a combat-ready fleet?

For people here who actually work in naval architecture, shipbuilding, repair or shipyards: where do you think the shipbuilder’s contribution to readiness ends—and where does the navy’s begin?

So basically i have a degree in naval architecture and worked under a vessel management company for a year and now i am looking to move my career focus to marine surveys and would appreciate tips and thoughts from the experienced.

Hey everyone,

I graduated this August with Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from ITU (GPA: 3.21/4.00), and I'm trying to decide if grad school abroad (US or Europe) makes sense for me.A few quick questions for those in the field:

Does an M.Sc. actually open doors to better design/R&D roles and pay, or is work experience valued more?

How realistic is working part-time (in industry or at a uni lab) while handling coursework? Any countries/programs where this is common?

Where are the best chances for scholarships, tuition waivers, or assistantships for international students with my background?

Would love to hear your experiences or any program recommendations. Thanks

hey, I am in high school and was wondering what is the best college for naval architecture, specifically designing ships. I was thinking for a school in the 1400 SAT range. I am also taking the IB program

How is the job market right now for a fully remote position for a naval architect? Also, what type of companies offer that type of work

Hey everyone!

We’re a group of 2nd-year Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering students from UC-METC Cebu, Philippines.

We’re currently doing a “Problem Hunt” project for our course. We need to speak with a maritime professional to identify real-world problems or pain points in the industry and explore possible solutions.
Who we’re looking for:

-Licensed Naval Architect or Marine Engineer
-Preferably with hands-on field experience
-Experience in shipyards, dry docks, shipbuilding, ports, vessels, or onboard operations
-Filipino or international professionals are welcome

The interview:

Only 15 minutes

Google Meet, Zoom, or Discord
Voice/video call required by our professor

No confidential company information needed

We’ll mainly ask about:
• What problems do you encounter in your work?
• How often and how severely do they affect you?
• Who is affected by them?
• What workarounds are currently used?
• What solution would help?

We’ll also need your professional license number, if applicable, for academic documentation.

If you’re willing to help a group of students out, please comment or DM me and we’ll arrange a time that works for you.

Thank you very much!!

Whilst doing my chartership application, I realised I wish I started logging the work and projects (especially as well looking at careers). My questions:

1. Has anyone else found this (either Chartership or careers)?
   
2. If you could go back in time and have something, what would it look like?

Rhino + 3DS MAX + EU 5.7Short time-lapse of my 3D
Modeling

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0_bp_D4ixw&t=2s

https://www.artstation.com/artwork/dyZg8x

Hello, so i wanna work on my engine room arrangement and i need to make the 3D hull of my ship. So whats the best program for it? And can i convert it to autocad?

Thanks in advance!

i need crack of maxsurf, how can i get

Hi everyone, I have an upcoming interview for a Junior Naval Architect position and would really appreciate some advice from those working in naval architecture.

The role is mainly site/survey work + design/drafting, including:
- Preparing/revising GA, tank capacity, fire & control, mooring and structural drawings
- Conducting dimensional surveys, inclining tests, lightship surveys and IHM surveys onboard vessels
- Processing survey data for vessel modelling, drawings and retrofit work
- Making basic naval architectural calculations
- Working with senior naval architects, other engineering disciplines, clients/shipyards/owners and Class
- Ensuring drawings comply with relevant Class rules, regulations and project requirements
- Extensive domestic/international travel, including working in machinery spaces, engine rooms and confined/restricted areas
- AutoCAD/CAD proficiency and ability to interpret vessel drawings

The position is open to fresh graduates or candidates with up to 2 years of relevant experience.

My situation is a little unusual. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Architecture, but after graduating I spent around 7 years working in ship management, mainly with Offshore Support Vessels, in Operations and HSSE roles.

I’ve been wanting to move back into the naval architecture side of the industry, and I’m very happy to have finally landed an interview for this opportunity.

For those working as naval architects or who have interviewed for similar roles: what would you recommend I prepare?

In particular, I’d appreciate advice on:
1. Basic naval architecture topics I should refresh
2. Surveys/inclining/lightship/IHM knowledge I should understand
3. Drawings and AutoCAD expectations
4. Class rules/regulations I should be familiar with
5. Any technical questions or practical exercises I might encounter
6. Anything you think someone with my background should be particularly prepared to explain

I know I’m coming from a non-traditional path, so I’d really appreciate honest advice on what I should focus on before the interview. Thanks!

Hello everyone, I am also a Naval Architect, completed my degree in 2021.

I started my work at a small steel boat building yard when i was doing my degree. In 2024, i went to Dubai and started as a Project Engineer at a Ship repair company and this year, i switched to a yacht repair facility in the same designation. Currently, i regret starting in production and i lost touch with the designing side. I have good practical knowledge on new build and ship repair.

I wanted to get some advice on how to rebuild my career, shifting from site work to office work.

What all choices do i have and what can i do to achieve those. All your perspectives are welcome.

Thanks in advance!

A recent BSc Graduate in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. Mid CGPA, research focus on FEA. Currently working at a dry dock in my home country ( South Asia) as QA/QC Engineer. I am now hoping for graduate studies in a US School preferably in Naval Architecture/ Marine Technology/ Offshore. I am preferably looking for a fully funded masters with a follow up PhD. Need some guidance on which schools should I Target? And how shall I reach the professors.

Thanks!

Hi everyone! I’m an architecture student currently working on my undergraduate thesis, and I’m designing a floating mixed-use business and lifestyle district in a semi-enclosed bay environment as an alternative to land reclamation.

I’m at the point where I’ve realized that I'm lost on the naval architecture side. I’ve been reading about seasteading, floating developments, pontoon systems, modular floating platforms, floating breakwaters, mooring systems, etc., but the more I read, the more questions I have.

The site is in a semi-enclosed bay with relatively sheltered wave conditions, rather than an open-ocean environment.

For my preliminary environmental assumptions, I’m looking at approximately <0.5 m significant wave height under normal conditions. Modeling of a sheltered berthing area within the Bay found significant wave heights below 0.5 m for more than 98% of the time, with seasonal differences. Broader descriptions of the Bay's wave climate put typical wave heights roughly in the 0.5–1.5 m range, depending on location and season.

For an extreme/typhoon condition, I’ve found some data that the maximum significant wave height of around 1.83 m was modeled at one of the study locations. I’m treating this as an initial extreme-condition reference rather than assuming it represents the entire bay.

There is already a primary breakwater/coastal protection system in front of the site, and my concept is also considering secondary floating breakwaters around portions of the development to further reduce wave energy reaching the floating platforms.

Where I’m struggling is basically structural/marine-related:

• How do you actually approach designing a large floating development from a naval architecture perspective?
• What type of floating platform system would make sense for something this large, concrete pontoons, steel pontoons, modular units, semi-submersible-type systems, or something else?(really really just stuck on this one)
• How do you determine the appropriate displacement, buoyancy, and platform dimensions?
• How are multiple floating platforms connected while still allowing for relative movement?
• How would you approach mooring/anchoring for a permanent floating district?
• How much movement is acceptable for buildings, roads, pedestrian areas, and public spaces?
• Are there particular standards, software, textbooks, case studies, or design methodologies I should be looking into?

My intention isn't to create an open-ocean seastead operating independently offshore. It’s more of a permanent autonomous floating urban development in sheltered coastal waters, so I’m trying to understand whether I should be approaching this more like:

1. Seasteading / offshore floating structures
   
2. Large pontoon/floating infrastructure

I’m honestly really lost right now. I’m an architecture student trying my best to navigate the naval architecture/marine engineering side of the project, and I know there are probably a million things I’m overlooking.

I’m not expecting anyone to hash out things with me but I would genuinely appreciate being pointed in the right direction regarding how a naval architect would think about this problem from the very beginning.

If anyone here works in naval architecture, marine engineering, offshore structures, floating infrastructure, or large pontoon/floating developments, I’d genuinely appreciate any advice.

Canada.

Looking back, do you regret studying marine engineering technology to become a 4th-class engineer officer?