Safety role of the naval architect

摘要

The professional naval architect often has more to worry about with regard to safety than do many others. In addition to the traditional science of hydrodynamics, structures and powering, naval architects have commonly taken a lead in coordinating the overall design and integrating the work of many other disciplines to deliver a ship to time and cost. In modern parlance this is the role of the project manager. As well as a designer, either individually or in a team, elsewhere the naval architect may be a consultant, surveyor or regulator providing expert oversight, policy and advice. In each position the responsibility for safety will vary according to the job description.