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Marine & Naval Architecture
Naval ship design isn’t just about moving metal through water—it’s about engineering solutions that bridge the gap between ambitious concepts and seaworthy reality. Our Marine and Naval Architecture specialists, based in Scotland, deliver precisely that for world-leading defence and commercial clients who demand both innovation and reliability.
How We Navigate Complex Challenges
Think of us as your maritime translators. We speak fluent engineering to the Ministry of Defence (MOD) whilst ensuring every stakeholder understands exactly what we’re building and why it matters. Our teams are currently steering critical programmes including the Dreadnaught submarine programme, Type 26 new-build, and Type 45 repowering programme—projects where precision isn’t just preferred, it’s paramount.
As active members of the Naval Design Partnering Team steering group, we don’t just follow industry standards—we help shape them.
Our expertise extends across the maritime spectrum, delivering comprehensive marine engineering solutions to clients worldwide. We’ve cultivated strategic partnerships with specialist firms covering everything from hull flow CFD analysis to bespoke craft design for dredgers and fishing vessels. Because sometimes, the best bridges are built through collaboration.
Our marine division draws from decades of both defence and commercial naval expertise.
Experience That Runs Deep
Leading the charge is David Gray C.Eng MRINA, whose 29 years of professional experience spans the industry’s most respected names—from his foundational training at Lloyds Register through senior roles at Babcock, BAE Systems, and Rolls Royce.
This isn’t just experience for experience’s sake. It’s the kind of hard-earned knowledge that means we can anticipate challenges before they surface and deliver solutions that work in the real world, not just on paper.
Our Maritime Solutions Portfolio
- Passenger vessels that prioritise both safety and comfort
- Vehicle ferries engineered for efficiency and reliability
- Under 24m craft (RIBs, workboats) built for purpose
- Large yachts where luxury meets engineering excellence
- Specialised vessels and ships tailored to unique operational requirements
- Hull form fairing and development that optimises performance
- Powering and propulsion studies that maximise efficiency
- Structural design and analysis meeting class or ISO standards
- Comprehensive stability analysis with class-approved documentation for:
- Offshore vessels operating in challenging conditions
- Passenger ships prioritising safety and compliance
- Under 24m craft built for versatility
- Caissons engineered for marine construction
- Wave energy and renewable devices driving sustainable futures
- Crane barges designed for heavy-duty operations
- Expert liaison with classification societies and government bodies (MCA, USCG, Transport Canada)
- Class-approved modifications for existing vessels requiring upgrades or repurposing
