Impact Naval Architects Llc

Technical Expertise, Practical Application

About the firm

Impact Naval Architects provides solutions to technical design and engineering problems primarily related to vessel design. Based on Bainbridge Island in the Pacific Northwest, it serves marine industry sectors including commercial, government, research and development, energy, and pleasure craft.

Established: 2017
Team: Micro
Firm type: Naval Architecture · Marine Engineering

People

Nate FredericksonPresident & Naval Architect

Tristan WolfeAssociate Naval Architect

Logan LastovicaNaval Architect

Capabilities

Naval Architecture and Vessel Design

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Functional, aesthetic, and purpose-driven vessel design transitioning initial concepts into buildable deliverables.

New Vessel Design
Comprehensive design development for yachts, pleasure craft, passenger vessels, towing vessels, barges, and custom craft.
Refit Design and Engineering
Engineering modifications, repowering, equipment upgrades, and repurposing projects for existing vessels, addressing regulatory evolution and structural verification.

Engineering Analysis

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Advanced structural and hydrodynamic analysis to resolve complex engineering challenges.

Hydrodynamic and Performance Analysis
Hull form development, performance prediction, troubleshooting of hydrodynamic issues, CFD, and propulsion system modeling.
Structural Finite Element Analysis
FEA of complex, high-performance, and heavily loaded structures to meet advanced calculation and structural validation requirements.

Operations and Compliance

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Lifecycle engineering support and regulatory guidance to ensure vessel efficiency and compliance.

Operations Support
Shipyard planning, deadweight surveys, inclining experiments, stability testing, and review using General Hydrostatics (GHS) software.
Regulatory Compliance
Navigating requirements and facilitating compliance with USCG, CFR, Classification Society, IMO, and EPA regulations.