Naval Architecture Services
Designing for Stability, Strength, and Performance
Safety for the Real World: Our Approach to Naval Architecture
Good naval architecture isn’t just about how a ship performs on calm waters; it’s about how it holds up when conditions take a turn for the worse. At DMS, we design vessels with the worst-case scenario in mind, so you can feel confident even when the waters get rough.
Our naval architecture services are based on practical safety, business value, and seamless integration. We prioritize stability, structure, and power planning, treating each vessel as a complex web of systems that need to work together flawlessly.
Stability Through the Roughest Waters
DMS uses advanced stability analysis tools to model extreme conditions and find vulnerabilities before your ship ever hits the water. Our naval architecture services aren’t designed for perfect conditions, but for real ones. This approach helps protect your crew, your investment, and your operations when they need it most.
Fuel Efficient, Smarter System Designs
DMS helps determine the right hull design and power configuration to reduce drag, minimize fuel consumption, and deliver long-term savings. We also coordinate system layouts, including electrical, mechanical, and HVAC, so everything fits together logically and efficiently.
Prepare for the Worst to Perform at Your Best
Join forces with DMS for naval architecture services that can help your vessel face the unexpected with confidence.
Work Directly With a Lean, Focused Team
At DMS, we don’t pass you between departments or make you wait weeks for feedback. You’ll work directly with an experienced naval architect who knows your project inside and out and is invested in your success.
Benefit From Our Hands-On Approach to Naval Architecture
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all templates. Every ship has different goals, operating conditions, and constraints, and we treat each one as a unique challenge. Our process is highly collaborative and tailored to your needs, so you’re never left guessing how the pieces fit together.
DMS delivers plans that are clear, actionable, and ready to build from. Whether you’re working with a small yard or a large team, we make sure the design makes sense for the people bringing it to life.
Tap Into the Latest Tools and Technologies
We use advanced tools like GHS for stability modeling, MaxSurf for hull design, and Rhino 3D for complex system integration. These tools allow us to conduct stability tests, simulate conditions, and refine your vessel design with precision, saving time, reducing costs, and revealing opportunities you might otherwise miss.
It’s important to remember that tools are only as good as the people behind them: DMS brings the experience to use our tech wisely.
“I am an old timer. I should be a retired yacht designer / naval architect / professional engineer. With a backlog of projects and no time to get caught up on using my GHS software, I needed some help. I heard from a friend that Nicholas Barczak, P.E. of DMS, had some instructional videos on YouTube. While excellent, they still didn’t solve my backlog, so I hired Nick to run my 40′ pontoon small passenger stability calculations. Nick knocked it out in a little over a week, and 12 days later, we had a USCG MSC Stability Letter!”
– Commercial Client
Solve Problems From Every Angle With Multi-Disciplinary Thinking
Naval architecture services involve understanding how structure interacts with propulsion, systems, cargo, safety regulations, and more. At DMS, we draw from multiple marine disciplines to solve complex problems holistically, not in silos.
From integrating a new crane to designing for custom performance goals, we bring multiple solutions to the table. Our Clients know us as resourceful problem solvers, and we take pride in delivering designs that are as functional as they are forward-thinking.
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