Chris has over 40 years of experience as a naval architect/engineer in the design, analysis and testing of advanced marine vehicles, in both private industry and government. He has worked at Navatek for the past 18 years directing full scale sea trials, model tests and hydrodynamic performance analyses of many of Navatek’s unique high performance vessel designs and military prototypes. His current focus is on the development of inflatable technology including new materials, hardware and computer tools for use in various inflatable applications. Chris was instrumental in bringing “drop stitch” fabric production to the United States and now manages the manufacturing and production of this 3D textile and its use in various inflatable projects of particular interest to the DOD. Originally from Maryland, he how lives and works in South Kingstown, RI.

Propose, plan and direct R&D of advance marine vehicles. Sea trials director on many of Navatek’s advanced marine vehicles including lifting body vessels, hydrofoils, planing hulls, and multi-hulls.Performing seakeeping analyses of complex marine vehicles, including application of AEGIR, LAMP (Large-Amplitude Motion Program), AQWA, and SMP; Works directly with code developers of these programs to significantly enhance their performance, particularly with respect to Navatek’s unique designs. Correlation/Validation using sea trials performance data.

Responsibilities included seakeeping and speed/power predictions, stability analysis, active ride control system design, and scale model testing of new commercial SWATH designs. Active in the development and production of a 37 meter, 28 knot SWATH passenger ferry, Cloud X, and was responsible for sea trials planning, data acquisition and performance analysis.

Specialized in the hydrodynamics and scale model testing of advanced marine vehicle designs including SWATH, hydrofoil, SES, ACV, and planing craft.