Certificate in Naval Architecture

Our naval architecture course gives you a clear, concise and comprehensive introduction to the discipline

This tutored professional development programme teaches the essential characteristics of a ship’s design and how they affect its behaviour in the marine environment.

With its significance developing to encompass an increasingly complex remit, the premise of the naval architect’s role has evolved over the centuries from traditional artist and designer to highly skilled engineer. For those operating alongside naval architects (sales managers, surveyors, technicians, vessels, superintendents, engineers etc) or in support industries (legal, insurance, finance, etc), having a working knowledge of their multi-faceted work should not be underestimated.

What you'll learn

• What naval architecture involves
• Prepare the ship’s loading and sailing condition, using the ship’s Hydrostatic Curves
• The sea on which the ship operates
• Name the components of resistance experienced by a ship and explain how full-scale resistance may be calculated from model experiments
• The calculations carried out to ensure an adequate ship strength both vertically and horizontally
• Broad understanding of the IMO’s conventions
• The three main stages in the design of a ship and the factors considered at each stage

Certificate in Naval Architecture

Our Naval Architecture Course Gives You a Clear, Concise, and Comprehensive Introduction to the Discipline.

This tutored professional development programme teaches the essential characteristics of a ship’s design and how they affect its behaviour in the marine environment.

• Naval Architects and those in supporting or aligned maritime roles in need of a good general grasp of the basics of ship design and production
• Deck Officers and masters who want a deeper understanding of ship loading and stability,
• Engineering officers looking for a deeper understanding of propulsion, resistance and motions.