Naval Architect Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Naval Architect includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Assess project requirements and research feasibility
Negotiate and agree on project budgets, timescales, and specifications with clients
Plan and supervise the construction of vessels
Interpret and analyze data and test results
Source and purchase components, equipment and materials
Lead teams from a variety of specialties to oversee building and testing prototypes
Produce detailed designs of ships, boats and other maritime vessels using drawings and specialist computer software
Develop and utilize test procedures including computer modeling and scale models

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Naval Architect duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Naval Architect roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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