Naval Architecture and the role of Naval Architect

From the ancient days till today, Shipping by Ocean remains the most efficient and cost effective mode of transportation used by the global trading community. With the increase in exports and imports between countries, the number of ships operating across the globe has already crossed 1 Lakh and is still growing. Relatively, the requirement of Naval Architect has been increasing day by day.

A Modern ship consists of a host of complex and sophisticated machinery like large diesel engines, boilers, steam engines, steam turbines, gas turbines, alternators, pumps, crosses, winches, compressors, refrigeration & airconditioning plants etc. Naval Architect is a professional engineer who is responsible for the design, construction, ship building and repair of ships. We are fully equipped to provide high standard of training to produce top class Naval Architect.

Career Prospects for Naval Architect

• There are wide Job Opportunities at present in the International Ship Construction Yards especially, at Korea,Japan & India. Etc.,
• Naval Architects have a broad range of employment opportunities worldwide.
• The student after obtaining the degree can aspire for employment in Ship Building, Shipping, Ship Surveyor,Navy, Coastguard, Classification Societies, Dockyards and Shipyards.
• The services of Naval Architects are utilized by the Ship Yards, Ship Designing Institutes, Oil Rig ConstructionCenters, and Naval and Oceanography Centers.
• They are working as a consultant - providing clients with engineering solutions, technical and commercial guidance, support and project management for concept design studies, new vessel constructions, refits and conversions; They are undertaking maritime research in universities and industry