Ship Design
Job-Skill Training for Ship Design & Marine Engineering
Ship design is a multidisciplinary engineering field that brings together naval architecture, marine engineering, structural engineering, mechanical systems, electrical systems, piping, outfitting, automation, stability, hydrodynamics and ship production.
Pertecnica Marine Academy’s Ship Design Vertical is designed to provide comprehensive job-skill training across the complete ship design lifecycle, covering the technical disciplines, engineering practices, software skills and production-oriented knowledge required for modern shipbuilding.
One Vertical. The Complete Ship Design Ecosystem.
Our Ship Design portfolio is structured to take learners from the fundamentals of ship design to specialized engineering disciplines and advanced design applications.
The course ecosystem can cover areas such as:
- Fundamentals of ship design and naval architecture
- Ship types, configurations and functional requirements
- Conceptual and preliminary ship design
- Lines plan and hull form development
- Hydrostatics and stability
- Resistance and propulsion
- Seakeeping and manoeuvring
- Ship structural design
- Hull girder analysis and strength
- Structural modelling and finite element analysis
- Marine machinery and propulsion systems
- Engine-room design
- Piping system design
- HVAC and ventilation systems
- Electrical system design
- Power generation and distribution
- Automation and control systems
- Navigation and communication systems
- Deck machinery and cargo systems
- Outfitting and accommodation design
- Safety and lifesaving systems
- Fire protection systems
- Ship arrangement and space planning
- Weight estimation and management
- Ship performance analysis
- Computational fluid dynamics and simulation
- 2D and 3D ship modelling
- CAD, CAE and engineering software
- Production design and construction drawings
- Shipyard design integration
- Design for manufacturing and assembly
- Classification and statutory requirements
- Design verification and engineering documentation
From Concept to Construction
A ship does not move directly from an idea to a shipyard. It passes through multiple stages of engineering, analysis, modelling, documentation and production planning.
Our training approach reflects this complete workflow — from owner requirements and concept development to detailed engineering, production drawings and shipbuilding support.
Learners can develop an understanding of how different engineering disciplines interact within a ship and how individual systems must be integrated into a safe, efficient and buildable vessel.
Design Skills for Different Ship Types
Ship design requirements vary significantly depending on vessel type and operational purpose.
Training can therefore extend across commercial vessels, cargo ships, container ships, tankers, bulk carriers, offshore vessels, passenger vessels, workboats, tugboats, fishing vessels, patrol vessels, specialized vessels and other marine platforms.
This enables learners to develop both fundamental design knowledge and specialized skills relevant to particular vessel categories.
Engineering Software & Digital Ship Design
Modern ship design increasingly depends on digital engineering. Our programs can incorporate CAD, 3D modelling, simulation, analysis, digital documentation and other computer-aided engineering workflows used across the shipbuilding industry.
The objective is to develop professionals who understand not only what to design, but how modern ship design is engineered, documented, analysed and prepared for construction.
Building the Next Generation of Ship Design Professionals
The Ship Design Vertical is intended for students, technicians, designers, engineers, naval architecture professionals and working personnel seeking specialized skills in ship design and marine engineering.
With a structured portfolio spanning fundamental concepts, specialized disciplines and advanced engineering applications, Pertecnica Marine Academy aims to create a comprehensive learning ecosystem for the global ship design and shipbuilding industry.
Explore the Ship Design Vertical and build the skills required to transform vessel concepts into engineered, analysed and construction-ready designs.