Business Details
31 Years
experience
Expert Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering Services
Glowacki Engineering has been delivering specialized naval architecture and marine engineering services since 1995. Our team combines decades of hands-on experience with advanced technical capabilities in computer-aided design, structural analysis, and stability evaluation. We specialize in designing diverse maritime vessels ranging from tugboats and barges to luxury yachts and passenger ships. Our engineers maintain deep expertise in international regulatory standards including those from Lloyds, American Bureau of Shipping, and SOLAS. With a focus on precision engineering and client-specific solutions, we support projects from conceptual design through construction supervision.Our commitment to technical excellence is demonstrated through our use of industry-leading software tools for hydrostatics, seakeeping prediction, and finite element analysis. The firm's principals hold professional engineering licenses in Florida and maintain active memberships in leading maritime engineering societies. We approach every project with a dedication to safety, efficiency, and innovation in maritime design.
Services
Vessel Design
Structural Analysis
Stability Analysis
Marine Engineering
Compliance Consulting
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of specialized maritime engineering experience
- Our team holds professional engineering licenses in Florida
- We maintain expertise with all major classification society rules
- We utilize advanced engineering software for precise analysis
- We provide full lifecycle vessel design support
Services
Vessel Design
Our vessel design service creates customized maritime solutions for commercial and pleasure craft. We handle complete design packages from initial concept to construction documentation. Our engineers specialize in hull forms, propulsion systems, and interior arrangements for optimal performance and regulatory compliance.
Structural Analysis
We perform comprehensive structural analysis using finite element modeling to ensure vessel integrity. Our engineers evaluate hull strength, deck loading, and component stresses under operational conditions. This service ensures safety margins and compliance with classification society requirements for steel, aluminum, and composite structures.
Stability Analysis
Our stability analysis service ensures safe vessel operation under all conditions. We use advanced software to evaluate intact and damaged stability per USCG and SOLAS regulations. This includes weight studies, center of gravity calculations, and stability book preparation for certification.
Compliance Consulting
We help clients navigate complex maritime regulations through our compliance consulting service. Our experts ensure designs meet requirements from ABS, Lloyds, and USCG. This includes classification society submissions, regulatory documentation, and certification support for international vessel operations.
Marine Engineering
Our marine engineering service covers complete vessel systems design. We handle propulsion, fuel systems, electrical networks, and mechanical components. The service includes system integration, performance optimization, and engineering support during construction and sea trials for commercial and specialized maritime vessels.
People
Edmund Glowacki
Principal Naval Architect
Edmund Glowacki is a licensed professional engineer with over 45 years of maritime design experience. He holds a Naval Architecture degree from the University of Michigan and has led major ship design projects since founding the firm in 1995.
Cortland Glowacki
Mechanical Engineer
Cortland Glowacki is a licensed mechanical engineer specializing in marine systems design. With over 10 years of experience in fuel systems and finite element analysis, he provides technical expertise for complex engineering projects at Glowacki Engineering.
Questions
What types of vessels do you design?
We design a wide range including tugboats, barges, yachts, passenger vessels, and specialized commercial craft up to 400' in length.
Do you handle international regulatory compliance?
Yes, we ensure designs meet requirements from ABS, Lloyds, DNV, USCG, and SOLAS for global vessel operations.
What software tools do you use?
We utilize AutoCAD, General Hydrostatics, SHIPMO-PC, and Autodesk Simulation Mechanical for comprehensive engineering analysis.
Are your engineers licensed professionals?
Yes, both principals hold Florida Professional Engineer licenses with over 70 combined years of maritime experience.
Do you provide construction support?
We offer full lifecycle support including construction supervision, quality control, and as-built documentation services.
