21 Knots is a design, engineering, and consulting firm providing services to the global maritime and oil & gas industry. In an industry constantly evolving due to dynamic regulations, economic fluctuations, and climate change mandates, we strive to deliver cutting-edge solutions with an unwavering commitment to excellence. Our comprehensive services are designed to create value for our esteemed clients while enabling them to achieve their business goals.

The Role

We’re looking for a technically proficient and detail-oriented Naval Architect to support our marine design and engineering projects. This role involves assisting in complex naval architectural calculations, executing design and modeling tasks, and working closely with Project Managers to ensure timely and accurate project deliverables. If you're passionate about ship design, marine structures, and are looking to grow in a dynamic and collaborative environment, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities

- Assist the Project Manager in performing all core design calculations related to naval architecture, including:
- Intact and damage stability assessments
- Towing and bollard pull calculations
- Sea fastening calculations
- Rule-based scantling checks per Classification Society guidelines
- Establishing Stability and Longitudinal Strength Logics for Loading Software assessment.




- Conduct detailed hull form design , seakeeping analysis , mooring calculations , and agile positioning (DP) capability analysis
- Develop concept designs for vessel conversion feasibility and upgrade studies
- Execute detailed design and 3D modeling of marine and offshore structures
- Prepare and review technical drawings, reports, and engineering documentation to support project delivery

What You’ll Need

Experience:

- 2–5 years of relevant experience in naval architecture or marine structural design
- Exposure to offshore vessel projects , stability assessments , and structural modeling

Education:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering

Tools & Software Proficiency:

- Familiarity with marine design software (e.g., Maxsurf, GHS, Rhino, AutoCAD)
- Working knowledge of analysis tools such as FEA/CFD tools is a plus

Skills & Competencies:

- Sound understanding of naval architecture fundamentals and classification requirements
- Strong technical documentation and drawing interpretation skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Good communication skills and attention to engineering detail
- A proactive, solution-oriented mindset and willingness to learn

📌 Naval Architect (Mumbai)
🏢 21 Knots Group
📍 Mumbai