Expertise in Naval Architecture
William Foster, P.Eng
With over 20 years of experience in the marine industry serving as a project manager, senior naval architect, marine surveyor, and marine engineer, Mr. Foster brings a wide array of experience and skills to each project. Mr. Foster has conducted stability analysis for various types of vessels including tugboats, barges, research and passenger vessels, as well as sailing ships. Projects have included vessel modifications for both the commercial sector and government agencies, including repowering, service life extensions, major conversions, weight handling system modification, structural modifications, and berthing additions. These projects benefited from his experience in the early stages through the identification and prioritization of objectives.
Foster Naval Architect’s commitment and attention to detail have proven an invaluable asset in delivering projects from the concept phase through detailed design, construction, and delivery. As a member of your team ensuring the successful delivery of your vessel, its entry into service and operation for years to come, is what we strive for.
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Professional Background & Education
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JMS Naval Architects
‣ Project management and technical support services for naval architecture, design, and shipyard support services.
‣ Provide shipyard project management for vessel owners and owner representative services.
‣ Vessel modification projects including midlife refits, service life extensions, major vessel conversions repowering of existing vessels.
‣ Design new vessels for vessel owners and operators to achieve owner-specific mission
‣ Conduct inclining experiments, dead weight surveys, and simplified stability tests.
‣ Designed deck barges, crane barges, floating dry docks, and research vessels per USCG and ABS standards.
‣ Broad HECSALV, RHINO, and AutoCAD modeling and analysis experience.
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US Merchant Marine Academy
M. Eng- Marine Engineering
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Memorial University of Newfoundland
B. Eng- Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering.
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‣ Professional Engineer, P.E. State of Connecticut
‣ Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
‣ Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME)
‣Publication, SNAME Paper- Implications of Performing Tugboat Stability Analysis With Fixed Trim Assumptions, Presented at the 2010 Annual Meeting in Bellevue, Wa.
