Astondoa Shipyards, Santa Pola, Spain – Rob did overall hull design, design and analysis of propulsion components, weight estimates, and structural design for ABS Class Approval – 43, 51, and 63 ft. composite motoryachts, 2012-2013. Luiz deBasto Design did arrangements and styling for these three projects, and Rob performed all engineering and naval architecture functions. See http://www.astondoa.com The 63 ft “Top Deck” Model is currently the only model in production, however.

SeaForce IX, Ruskin, Florida – Rob developed a new 45 foot aluminum commercial crewboat design from a clean sheet of paper, performing all hull design, structural design, performance & propulsion engineering, buoyancy and stability calculations for these fast seagoing workboats (2013-2014). Rob provided computer-generated aluminum cut “kits” for the shipyard’s welding all structural components without the requirement for measurement or lofting by the production staff. 26 of these vessels have been built, and these are successfully employed in the offshore oil business in South America. They are “plain jane” work boats, but very useful and economical in service. A new pilotboat is also offered, based on the 45’. See http://www.sfixcommercial.com

Daemon Yachts, Cantieri Adriatica Spa. (Adriatic Shipyards) – Grupo Dreaming, Mondolfo, Italy – Overall hull design, design and analysis of propulsion components, weight estimates, and structural design for ABS Class Approval – 70 ft. and 75 ft. composite ultra high speed motoryachts, 2007 – present. Luiz deBasto Design did arrangements and styling for these two projects, and Rob did the hull design, all engineering and naval architecture functions. See http://www.filippettiyacht.com/en/gamma/s75/

Fittipaldi Marine shipyard, Angra dos Reis, Brazil – Overall hull design, engineering design and analysis of propulsion components, weight estimates, intact & damaged stability analysis, and structural design for ABS Class Approval: 95 ft. and 110 ft. aluminium long-range motoryachts, (2 new designs) 2004 – present. Luis deBasto was again the stylist and arrangements designer for this project, and Rob performed all engineering and naval architecture functions. See http://www.fittipaldiyachts.com

Sea Master Yachts, Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Structural design, design and analysis of propulsion components, intact & damaged stability analysis, for 54 foot catamaran, 49 passenger diving vessel, for U.S. Coast Guard SubChapter “T” inspection certificate. All structures are fiberglass lightweight composites. Owner/Operator will be Divers Unlimited, Ft. Lauderdale and the Keys.

WestShip World Yachts shipyard, Tampa, FL – Structural design and propulsion design & analysis for ABS and Lloyds Class Approval – 80 to 143 ft. fiberglass motoryachts, (3 new designs) 2000 – 2005. Last project before the yard closed was the “Boardwalk”.

Westport Shipyard, Westport, WA – Structural design & engineering for the Westport 130 Model, a production series-built 130 ft. fiberglass motoryachts, joint design project with Greg Marshall of Victoria, British Columbia, 1998-1999.

Christensen Motoyachts Shipyard, Vancouver, WA – Structural design for ABS Class Approval – CMY Hulls No. 12-14 (145 ft), Hulls No. 18, 19, & 20 (155 ft) fiberglass motoryachts, 1993, 1995, and 1996/7.

Broward Marine Shipyard, Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Structural design for ABS Class Approval – BMI Hulls No. 534 & 535 (155 ft) aluminium motoryachts, 1994. Yachts “Coco Bean” and “Bubba Too” (now “Inspiration”) Introduced a unique corrugated structural deck and bulkhead design which saved large costs in welding and fabrication. A composite panel sound-attenuating system was adhesively bonded to the corrugated panels, making for exceptionally quiet yachts.

Offshore Shipping Corp. “Seminole 62”, 80 passenger, 62 ft. fiberglass catamaran ferries (2 built) Rob performed all naval architecture functions, stability calculations and tests for obtaining seaworthiness certificates from Bureau Veritas the French Coast Guard for French West Indies (Guadaloupe) passenger service.

Structural Design for 35 knot AirRide Craft/Able Boat Co. 65 foot and 108 foot catamaran surface effect ferries, for U.S. Coast Guard SubChapter “T” inspection certificate, for 149 passengers. The 65 foot hull was sea trialed in May ‘98, and 108 footer began construction. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. All structures are fiberglass lightweight composites. The 108 project was cancelled for a company bankruptcy, but the ISLAND ROCKET II ferried passengers between Sandusky, OH and Put-In-Bay, and later in open sea operation carrying passengers between Ft. Myers and Key West, Florida. Due to the uniqueness of the Airide surface effect ship design, the U.S. Navy chartered the ISLAND ROCKET II for a series of rough water performance tests before delivery to the owner/operator.