• Identify the main factors that determine the capacity and performance of ships
• Compare key performance indicators for different ship types
• Analyse and calculate modifications to an existing design or make the first of basic calculations for a completely new design
• Explain the terminology of naval architecture sufficiently to be able to communicate and discuss design issues with both specialists and non-specialists
• Getting insights into the various ways ship design can lead to decarbonized shipping
• Understand how ship design can produce prosperity and protect the prosperity for the next generation

The course aims at elucidating the role of ship design as a response to perceived or estimated market needs. New ship designs are typical responses to expressed needs from customers with specific transport requirements, new technologies, changes in world politics, new strategies or lessons learnt from previous ship designs. The appropriateness of ships for transport needs, their economy and operability are vital factors of competitiveness within global markets. Competitiveness and hence commercial success depend on the optimum balance between investment and operational costs, position within the target markets and technical and operational innovations.