Would you like to pursue a career in boat building, where you can use your creativity and technical skills to craft beautiful and functional vessels, while also being part of a tradition that dates back thousands of years?

Boat building (also known as Shipwright, Ship builder, and Ship building engineer) is a skilled trade that involves designing, constructing, and repairing boats and ships. Boat builders work in boatbuilding workshops, shipyards, and marinas, and may specialize in building specific types of boats, such as sailboats, powerboats, workboatsor wooden boats. Careers in boat building can range from entry-level positions, such as apprenticeships and production line workers, to highly specialized roles. In addition to the traditional boat building industry, there is also a growing demand for boat builders in the repair, retrofitting and maintenance sector, as well as in the restoration of historic vessels.

If you have a love for designing and making things, enjoy hands-on work, and want to make a positive impact on the marine industry, a career in boat building may be a great choice for you. Boat building is a multi-disciplinary field that requires knowledge of materials science, engineering, woodworking, welding, and various other trades.