Marine Hydrodynamic Specialist

Indian Register of Shipping; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Register of Shipping invites applications for a role in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering. The candidate will conduct hydrodynamic analyses of ships and offshore structures, review technical reports, and contribute to R&D with practical engineering solutions.

You will develop and automate analytical tools in Python and other software, improving workflows and coordinating with clients and internal teams on technical assignments.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Naval Architecture or higher with relevant coursework in hydrodynamics and seakeeping.
• Familiarity with classification society rules and mooring guidelines is desirable.
• Ability to develop and automate engineering workflows using programming is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake hydrodynamic analysis of ships and offshore floating structures.
• Perform technical reviews and assessments of engineering reports.
• Participate in R&D activities and develop innovative engineering solutions.
• Develop, maintain and use numerical programs for engineering analysis.
• Contribute to automation and improvement of engineering workflows.
• Coordinate with clients and internal teams for technical assignments.

Skills

Naval Architecture fundamentals

Hydrodynamics analysis

Analytical thinking

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Naval Architecture

M.E./M.Tech in Naval Architecture/Ocean Engineering

Tools

Rhino 3D

AutoCAD

MAXSURF

Ansys AQWA

OrcaFlex

MOSES

ARIANE

Python

Job description

The role involves undertaking activities related to Research & Development (R&D), hydrodynamic analysis, technical review of engineering reports, and development of practical, industry-oriented engineering solutions in the field of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering.

Role & responsibilities

• Undertake hydrodynamic analysis of ships and offshore floating structures.
• Perform technical reviews and assessments of engineering reports.
• Participate in R&D activities and contribute to the development of innovative engineering solutions.
• Develop, maintain and utilise numerical programs and computational tools for engineering analysis.
• Contribute to the automation and improvement of engineering workflows.
• Coordinate with clients and internal teams for the execution of technical assignments.

A. Core Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of the fundamental principles of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering.
• Knowledge of concepts and applications related to:
• Stability of ships and offshore floating platforms.
• Seakeeping performance of marine vessels.
• Computation of hydrodynamic loads for structural strength assessment.
• Station-keeping analysis of floating offshore structures.

B. Software and Programming Skills

• Familiarity with CAD tools such as Rhinoceros 3D and AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with basic Naval Architecture software tools such as MAXSURF.
• Familiarity with industry-standard hydrodynamic analysis software such as Ansys AQWA, OrcaFlex, MOSES and ARIANE is desirable.
• Proficiency in Python programming and the ability to automate engineering workflows are desirable.
• Ability to work with numerical programs and computational scripts for hydrodynamic analysis of ships and offshore structures.

C. Knowledge of Industry Standards, Rules and Guidelines (Desirable)

• Familiarity with Classification Society Rules and Guidelines relevant to Naval Architecture, Marine Hydrodynamics and Offshore Engineering.
• Knowledge of API Recommended Practice API RP 2SK (Design and Analysis of Station keeping Systems for Floating Structures), particularly in relation to mooring system design and analysis.
• Familiarity with OCIMF MEG4 (Mooring Equipment Guidelines, Fourth Edition), particularly with respect to the design, selection, inspection and maintenance of mooring equipment and systems.
• Familiarity with ITTC (International Towing Tank Conference) Recommended Procedures and Guidelines related to model testing, hydrodynamic analysis and performance assessment.
• Awareness of applicable IMO (International Maritime Organization) regulations and IACS (International Association of Classification Societies) Unified Requirements, Unified Interpretations and Recommendations.

D. Engineering Aptitude and Professional Competencies

• Innovative and practical mind set, with the ability to develop effective and technically sound engineering solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a systematic approach to addressing engineering challenges.
• High attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy, quality and sound engineering judgement.
• Self-motivated, curious and willing to learn, explore new technologies (AI) and work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Preferred candidate profile

• Qualification : B.E./B.Tech in Naval Architecture, M.E./M.Tech in Naval Architecture and/or Ocean Engineering.