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Naval architects design and build sea vessels such as merchant ships, offshore oil rigs, yachts and hovercrafts. They are also responsible for ship repair and maintenance and ship rebuilding. They work closely with marine engineers who will provide details pertaining to machinery specifications.
To be a Naval Architect, you need a:
- Degree in Naval Architecture (not available locally)
Those with a diploma in marine engineering, shipbuilding or offshore engineering can gain admission to degree course in naval architecture/ship science in overseas universities.
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- Methodological and systematic
- Creative & investigative
- Self-disciplined
- Have a good business sense
Monthly salary (approximate): $2,500 for fresh graduates
Shipbuilding companies and shipyards, shipowners, ship classification societies, ship survey companies.
Reasonably good, especially with shipyards
Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (Singapore)
c/o Association of Singapore Marine Institute (ASMI)
1 Maritime Square
#10-32 World Trade Centre
Singapore 099253
Tel: 6270 4730
Fax: 6273 1887
Website: www.asmi.com
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