One partner from first idea to open water.

We start by defining the product in its market context: who it is for, where it fits within the portfolio and what it needs to achieve commercially and functionally. Research, market understanding and product strategy give the project a clear direction before the design is developed further.

Exterior & Interior styling and General Arrangements are progressed in parallel with preliminary structural and hydrodynamic calculations, so technical constraints are understood early and do not force unnecessary aesthetic compromises later in the build. Hull form, weight and centre of gravity, space allocation, propulsion and critical onboard systems are developed concurrently, supported by early resistance and power predictions against speed, range and operating targets.

The concept is also assessed against applicable classification society rules and flag-state requirements, establishing a sound basis for detailed design and engineering.

• Research & Market Understanding

• Product & Portfolio Strategy

• User & Stakeholder Insights

• Exterior & Interior Styling

• Concurrent Design & Engineering

• Hull Form & Feasibility

• Weight & Space Allocation

• Power & Propulsion Prediction

• Equipment Sizing & Selection

• Regulatory Feasibility

Our structural engineering covers composite, aluminium and steel vessels from early structural definition through to production-ready documentation. Using local and global Finite Element Analysis (FEA), we optimise structures for strength, stiffness and weight while reducing unnecessary material and construction cost. Load predictions, structural weight calculations and continuous weight control are carried through the design process.

Engineering is developed to applicable classification society standards, including DNV, ISO, ABYC and JCI, as well as relevant flag-state requirements. Where a design falls outside standard regulatory frameworks, we develop alternative engineering solutions and demonstrate an equivalent level of safety. The work continues through to detailed production drawings, laminate schedules and shipyard-ready construction data.

• Classification & Regulatory Compliance

• Structural Engineering & FEM Analysis 

• Material Specification

• Load & Weight Engineering

• Production & Construction Data

We use advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and high-performance computing to simulate real-world hydrodynamics. Virtual testing is used to analyse resistance, wake fields, acceleration, dynamic trim, self-propulsion and manoeuvrability, allowing hull form and propulsion to be refined against performance and efficiency targets.

The same simulation capabilities extend to seakeeping and extreme sea states, assessing slamming, added resistance, handling and passenger comfort in different wave conditions. For hydrofoil vessels, we model lift, drag, cavitation and foil interaction to optimise stability, efficiency and high-speed performance.

• Virtual Towing Carriage

• Dynamic Acceleration Profiles

• Self-Propulsion & Manoeuvrability

• Extreme Sea State Testing

• Hydrofoil Integration & Optimisation
   

Stability and weight are assessed continuously as the vessel develops, allowing exterior design and General Arrangements to progress alongside safety and performance requirements. Our work covers intact and damage stability, loading conditions, centre of gravity and metacentric height (GM), as well as dynamic behaviour and passenger comfort.

Weight distribution and centre of gravity are tracked from concept through production and verified through inclining experiments. We also produce the stability booklets, loading manuals and supporting calculations required for classification society and flag-state approval.

• Intact Stability Analysis

• Damage Stability

• Dynamic Comfort Optimisation

• Continuous Weight Tracking

• Regulatory Documentation

We design boats around how they will actually be used. Exterior and interior design, ergonomics, materials and functionality develop together with naval architecture and engineering. And we prototype a lot. Virtual Reality, full-scale mock-ups and a combination of Mixed Reality allows us to see how an idea works in real life, pinpointing problems that are not evident in drawings and 3D models. We test, adjust and test again before committing our designs to production.

• Exterior Design

• Interior Design

• Materials & CMF Design

• Ergonomics & Usability

• Features & Functionality

• Prototyping & Testing

• Visualisation

Being part of Aivan gives Navia access to a much wider design and brand team than a marine specialist would normally have around it. Aivan brings extensive experience in building and developing brands across industries, from strategy and identity to communication and market launch. Brand strategists, art directors, graphic designers and marketing specialists can be brought into a project as needed, without creating a separate process around them.

That means branding does not have to begin once the boat is finished. Product, brand and communication can develop in parallel, with insights moving easily between the teams as the concept takes shape. The result is a closer connection between what the boat is, how it fits into the portfolio and how it is eventually presented to the market.

• Brand Strategy & Positioning

• Naming & Verbal Identity

• Visual Identity

• 3D Rendering, Animation & VR Content

• Marketing & Communications

• Launch Concepts & Campaigns

• Commercial Interiors (Showroom & Trade Show Stand Design)