All naval machinery is designed, developed, evaluated, and calculated through the process of naval architecture (NA). A naval architect specialises in all facets of maritime operations, including transportation, dredging, and offshore drilling, among others. Starting with the research and development, designing, building, and overhauling of the aforementioned devices, this field serves the shipping industry.

The major collages offering N.A or related courses Undergrad or Masters degree are:

US: University of Michigan, Texas A&M & University of New Orleans.