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What You Do
An Naval Architect performs some or all of the following duties:
- Design and develop ships, barges, tugs, dredges, submarines, floats, and buoys
- Design the associated marine power plants and propulsion systems
- Oversee the building, maintenance, and repair of vessels and marine systems
What You Need
- An eye for detail and an aptitude for design
- Ability to think analytically and logically
- Ability to work with high amounts of focus and patience
- Persistence and good judgement
- Ability to visualize three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional drawings
- Strong communication and collaborative skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
