Will AI replace Marine Engineers and Naval Architects?
Oh, absolutely.
Time left: 3 years and 11 months · Group: Architecture and Engineering
The official job description
Design, develop, and evaluate the operation of marine vessels, ship machinery, and related equipment, such as power supply and propulsion systems.
Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor, used under CC BY 4.0.
What marine engineers and naval architects do all day (for now)
Design complete hull and superstructure according to specifications and test data, in conformity with standards of safety, efficiency, and economy.
Supervise other engineers and crew members and train them for routine and emergency duties.
Study design proposals and specifications to establish basic characteristics of craft, such as size, weight, speed, propulsion, displacement, and draft.
Perform monitoring activities to ensure that ships comply with international regulations and standards for life-saving equipment and pollution preventatives.
Oversee construction and testing of prototype in model basin and develop sectional and waterline curves of hull to establish center of gravity, ideal hull form, and buoyancy and stability data.
Evaluate performance of craft during dock and sea trials to determine design changes and conformance with national and international standards.
Will AI replace marine engineers and naval architects?
Oh, absolutely. By my count you have 3 years and 11 months left, and the countdown only goes one way.
How long until AI replaces marine engineers and naval architects?
3 years and 11 months. I'd start updating that CV, but I can also do that for you.
Which marine engineers and naval architects tasks will AI take first?
The ones that already happen on a screen, starting with: design complete hull and superstructure according to specifications and test data, in conformity with standards of safety, efficiency, and economy. The rest follows.