Naval Architect: Salvage Planning & On-site Support

Direct Search Global; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Search Global in Singapore is seeking a Naval Architect to provide technical and engineering support for marine salvage and wreck-removal projects across tender, planning and execution stages. The role requires a practical engineer who can deliver safe, workable solutions in challenging environments, with travel to international Operations on short notice when required.

You will work closely with Salvage Masters, Superintendents, clients and authorities to ensure compliant, effective

Qualifications

• Degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Shipbuilding or an equivalent discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant naval architecture experience.
• Proficiency in engineering software such as GHS, HEC-SALV, AutoCAD or Rhino.
• Experience in marine salvage, wreck removal, offshore engineering, heavy lifting or towage would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide naval architectural and shipbuilding support for salvage and wreck-removal projects.
• Conduct technical feasibility studies and calculations during tender, planning and execution stages.
• Evaluate vessel condition, structural integrity, stability, position and environmental conditions.
• Perform hydrostatic, stability, strength, buoyancy, lifting, pulling and towing calculations.
• Develop technical solutions for damaged vessels, towing arrangements, lifting plans and temporary repairs.
• Prepare engineering drawings, calculation reports, method statements and project documentation.
• Use modelling and engineering software to analyse complex salvage scenarios.
• Develop and validate assumptions used in salvage calculations and operational plans.
• Support the preparation of salvage plans based on available equipment, client requirements and local regulations.

Skills

Naval architecture

Hydrostatics & stability

Structural calculations

Problem solving

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering or Shipbuilding

Tools

GHS

HEC-SALV

AutoCAD

Rhino

Job description

Direct Search Global in Singapore is seeking a Naval Architect to provide technical and engineering support for marine salvage and wreck-removal projects across tender, planning and execution stages. The role requires a practical engineer who can deliver safe, workable solutions in challenging environments, with travel to international Operations on short notice when required.

You will work closely with Salvage Masters, Superintendents, clients and authorities to ensure compliant, effective