Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering in Spain

Professional Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering Services

Naval Architecture & MarineEngineering is the technical discipline responsible for structural analysis, stability assessment, vessel safety, and regulatory compliance of ships and maritime structures.

As a Chartered Naval Architect in Spain, we develop technical naval projects, structural inspections, and specialized engineering studies for:

• Commercial vessels

• Yachts

• Recreational craft

All services are delivered in accordance with applicable Spanish maritime regulations and international maritime conventions, ensuring technical accuracy and full regulatory compliance.

Scope of Professional Services

Our professional activity includes:

• Naval Structural Calculations

• Hull Scantling Design

• Hull Structural Integrity Assessment

• Intact and Damage Stability Studies

• Center of Gravity and Displacement Analysis

• Application of Spanish Maritime Regulations

• Compliance with international conventions such as SOLAS and MARPOL

Each project is developed with a focus on structural safety, operational reliability, and legally defendable technical documentation.

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If you require a Naval Architect in Spain for structural analysis, stability studies, or regulatory compliance, we provide independent, technically rigorous, and fully compliant engineering solutions.

Fields of Application

Technical intervention in:

• Container vessels

• Oil and chemical tankers

• LNG and LPG carriers

• Ferries and cruise ships

• Yachts and megayachts

• Floating installations and offshore structures

Each intervention is based on applied Naval Engineering principles, compliance with current maritime regulations, and extensive practical field experience in real vessel inspections.

All technical assessments are carried out with a focus on structural integrity, stability compliance, and operational safety, ensuring reliable and legally defendable documentation.

Technical Components of Modern Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering

Modern Naval Engineering and Naval Architecture are built upon essential technical components that guarantee structural safety, vessel stability, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance for commercial vessels, yachts, and recreational craft.

These technical pillars allow ships and maritime units to be designed, analyzed, and certified in accordance with Spanish maritime regulations and international standards, ensuring:

• Hull structural integrity

• Safe navigation stability

• Long-term structural reliability

• Compliance with SOLAS and MARPOL conventions

Structural Design and Engineering Calculations

The fundamental basis for ensuring hull strength and durability.

• Global and local stress analysis

• Load modeling: hydrostatic, hydrodynamic, vibration and fatigue loads

• Classical calculation methods + Finite Element Analysis (FEM)

• Failure mode assessment: buckling, fracture and fatigue

Direct technical connection: Naval Structural Calculations, Hull Structural Integrity, Applied Marine Engineering

Hull Scantling Design

Determination of structural thicknesses, profiles, and reinforcements according to applicable rules and load conditions.

• Material selection and minimum plate thickness

• Dimensioning of frames, beam,s and reinforcements

• Application of Classification Society Rules (LR, DNV, BV, RINA)

• Weight–strength optimization

Direct connection: Hull Scantling Calculations, Spanish Maritime Regulations, SOLAS / MARPOL compliance

Naval Architecture and Stability

Ensures that a vessel floats safely and remains stable under all operating conditions.

• Hydrostatic and stability curves

• GM and GZ calculations

• Static and dynamic stability assessment

• Influence of ballast, cargo distribution, wind, and wave action

• Compliance with international stability criteria

Direct connection: SOLAS Stability Requirements, MARPOL Ballast Regulations, Vessel Structural Integrity

Propulsion and Power Systems

The mechanical and energy core of the vessel.

• Marine diesel engines, turbines and hybrid propulsion

• Propellers, shafts, gear systems, and waterjets

• Electrical systems: generators, distribution and automation

• Energy efficiency and emission reduction strategies

Direct connection: MARPOL emission standards, Energy Efficiency Regulations

Safety, Protection and Survival Systems

Maritime Regulatory Framework

Critical systems to ensure compliance with international safety regulations and protection of human life at sea.

• Watertight compartmentation and flooding control

• Fire protection systems (CO₂, foam, sprinkler systems)

• Life-saving appliances: lifeboats, life rafts, EPIRB

• Detection and alarm systems

Direct connection: SOLAS safety regulations, Spanish maritime safety framework

The regulatory structure that defines how a vessel must be designed, built and operated.

• SOLAS – Safety of Life at Sea

• MARPOL – Prevention of Pollution from Ships

• ISM Code – Operational safety management

• Spanish Maritime Authority (DGMM) regulations

• Classification Society technical rules

Direct connection: Maritime Regulatory Compliance, Naval Certification in Spain