Business Details
Expert Naval Architecture & Marine Consultancy Services
Pratt Naval Architecture brings over 25 years of extensive expertise in naval architecture and marine consultancy, serving a diverse range of small vessels globally. Our portfolio spans super- and mega-yachts, commercial vessels, pleasure craft, racing craft, and historic ships. We specialise in newbuild designs, modifications, restorations, and technical support, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern engineering solutions. Our services include stability analysis, structural assessments, MCA compliance, and damage surveys, supported by advanced technologies like laser scanning. With a deep commitment to preserving classic vessels, we offer bespoke design and technical advice for restoration projects.Our director, James Pratt, holds a BEng in Naval Architecture and has over 16 years of experience in marine consultancy, including high-profile projects up to 100 metres in length. We provide expert oversight for newbuilds, refits, and repairs, ensuring adherence to international standards. Our team delivers tailored solutions for contracts, tender documents, and technical specifications, backed by a proven track record in model testing and sea trials. Clients benefit from our authoritative expertise in ballasting, fuel efficiency, and regulatory compliance. With a focus on innovation and precision, we address complex challenges across both contemporary and heritage maritime projects.
Services
Naval Vessel Design
Structural Assessments
Stability Analysis
MCA Compliance
Damage Surveys
Laser Scanning
Restoration Consultancy
Contract Advisory
Power Prediction
Sea Trials Oversight
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of experience in naval architecture and marine consultancy.
- Our team specialises in both modern and historic vessel design and restoration.
- We provide MCA-compliant solutions for commercial and large yachts.
- Our director has extensive experience with projects up to 100m in length.
- We utilise advanced technologies like laser scanning for precise vessel analysis.
Associations and certifications
- MCA
Services
Naval Vessel Design
We design powered and sailing vessels, from large yachts to inland waterway craft. Our expertise includes newbuilds, modifications, and restorations, adapting historical designs to modern safety standards. Clients benefit from tailored solutions combining innovation with traditional craftsmanship.
Stability Analysis
Our stability analysis covers intact and damaged scenarios, including MCA compliance for commercial vessels. We prepare stability information books and conduct inclining experiments. This ensures vessels meet rigorous safety standards for global operations.
Laser Scanning
We use laser scanning for reverse engineering when existing vessel drawings are unavailable. This technology enables precise measurements for restorations, modifications, or replication of complex hullforms and structures.
Structural Assessments
Our structural evaluations ensure vessel durability and compliance. Services include damage surveys, specification preparation, and oversight of repairs. We address challenges from traditional wooden hulls to modern composite materials.
Consultancy
We provide expert advice on contracts, tender documents, and technical specifications. Our consultancy extends to powering predictions, fuel efficiency analysis, and oversight of newbuilds, refits, and sea trials.
People
James Pratt
Director
James Pratt, BEng(Hons) CEng MRINA MYDSA, has over 25 years of naval architecture experience. He specialises in yacht and commercial vessel design, MCA compliance, and structural assessments. His career includes model testing for warships and expert court testimony.
Questions
What services does Pratt Naval Architecture offer?
We provide naval design, stability analysis, structural assessments, laser scanning, MCA compliance, and consultancy for yachts, commercial vessels, and historic ships.
Do you work on historic vessel restorations?
Yes, we specialise in restoring traditional and classic vessels, offering design, technical advice, and laser scanning for accurate replication.
Are you MCA-compliant?
Yes, we ensure compliance with MCA codes for vessels over 24m load line length, including stability and safety documentation.
What regions do you serve?
We operate globally, with experience on projects spanning Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
Can you assist with legal matters?
Our director has attended court as an expert witness, providing technical testimony on maritime engineering and vessel compliance.
