Ship Architects, Inc.
Engineering Services for the Marine Industry
About the firm
Ship Architects, Inc. (SAi) is a naval architecture and marine engineering practice based in Daphne, Alabama, serving shipyards and vessel owners. Founded in 1999 as Schrider and Associates and rebranded in 2006, SAi delivers engineering services across concept development, contract design, production design, and technical assistance. Its team of naval architects, marine engineers, and design technicians applies shipbuilding experience alongside software tools such as ShipConstructor, AutoCAD, and Navisworks. It supports new construction, vessel repair, modifications, and stability analysis projects throughout the marine industry.
- Established
- 1999
- Team
- Small
- Firm type
- Naval Architecture · Marine Engineering
People
Altug BasaranOwner
Capabilities
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Service websiteFunctional design and deck plate engineering for vessel structures, repairs, modifications, and new fabrication projects.
- Design and Engineering of Vessel Structures and Pipe Systems
- Design and Engineering Support for Vessel Repair and Modifications
- Stability Analyses
- Incline Experiments and Deadweight Surveys
- Heavy Weather Mooring Plans
- Vessel Docking and Blocking Plans
- Shaft and Rudder Locking Mechanism Designs for Towing
- Ventilation Calculations for Machinery Spaces
- Deck Strength Calculations for Cargo Securing
- Foundation Design
- Major Machinery Removal and Installation Plans
Production Support: 3-Dimensional Design and 2-Dimensional Drafting
Service websiteDetailed design services using 3D ShipConstructor models, AutoCAD, and Navisworks.
- Structural Assembly and Nest Drawings
- Pipe Arrangement and Spool Drawings
- Outfitting Layout & Configuration Management
- Shipchecks utilizing 3-D Laser Scanning
- As-Built Drawings per Shipchecks or ECNs
Technical Assistance
Service websiteReliable technical assistance for new construction, upgrade, or conversion projects requiring on-site and virtual presence.
- Regulatory Interface
- Design Compliance Validation
- Design Review and Configuration Management
- Preparation of Weight and Moment Reports
- Material Takeoffs
- UWILD Videos
- Surface Area Calculations for Coating Applications
Industries
Marine · Ports & Harbors · Transportation
Projects
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