Neal Pawson CEng MRINA
Head of Vessel Programme at DRIFT Energy Ltd- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Chartered Engineer
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Experience
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DRIFT Energy Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Renewable Energy Power Generation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Vessel Programme
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Jul 2022 - Present
Develop commercial hydrogen generating sailing vessels to harness the ocean's energy Develop commercial hydrogen generating sailing vessels to harness the ocean's energy
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Consultant Naval Architect & Industrial Designer
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Jan 2016 - Present
15m Steel Displacement Fishing Catamaran design. Wind turbine service vessel fender development. Performance dinghy design. Foil designs for multiple small foiling catamarans and windsurf fin design. Composite manufacturing and production engineering consultancy. Composite furniture design and prototyping. 15m Steel Displacement Fishing Catamaran design. Wind turbine service vessel fender development. Performance dinghy design. Foil designs for multiple small foiling catamarans and windsurf fin design. Composite manufacturing and production engineering consultancy. Composite furniture design and prototyping.
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CS125 Project Manager
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Jul 2018 - Apr 2022
Client representative managing the delivery of first of class ClubSwan 125 Offshore record racing sailboat. Constructed of pre-preg carbon composite to the highest specification achieving line honours victory in competitive debut 2 months after launch. Managing the supply and delivery of the primary contractor as well as numerous specialist consultants and subcontractors covering the full range from interiors to hydraulic and electrical systems including many innovations whilst also keep a tight control on the overall weight of the vessel. Show less
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Principal Naval Architect
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Mar 2011 - Dec 2015
Design of 18.5m production Catamaran for the offshore wind turbine industry combining speed, seakeeping, load carrying and fuel economy. Six units launched and a full order book. Design development of 19m SWATH to increase wave transfer height and technician comfort. Successfully overcoming challenges in transmission, fin stabilisation and construction to tight weight targets with a 27 knot top speed. Design of 28m catamaran expedition yacht with alternative work boat mode. Member of Military Design Advisory Panel. Show less
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Writer
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Feb 2008 - Mar 2012
Technical Editor, inc. monthly column alongside technical, test, regatta and personality features. Technical Editor, inc. monthly column alongside technical, test, regatta and personality features.
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Out and Out Solutions Ltd
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Ipswich, United Kingdom
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Consultant Naval Architect & Designer
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Apr 2008 - Feb 2011
Design for 100 seater ferry and 65ft classic yawl inc. exterior styling, interior layout and MCA compliance. Custom part and detail design for Super yacht tenders. Experimental wind tunnel testing of rig planforms. Industrial and architectural design inc. industrial water filter, helical staircase for private residence and a pavilion style garden office building. Design for 100 seater ferry and 65ft classic yawl inc. exterior styling, interior layout and MCA compliance. Custom part and detail design for Super yacht tenders. Experimental wind tunnel testing of rig planforms. Industrial and architectural design inc. industrial water filter, helical staircase for private residence and a pavilion style garden office building.
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Northshore Yachts
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United Kingdom
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Principal Yacht Designer
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Mar 2007 - Mar 2008
Design and development of new Southerly production yachts from concept, inc. hull stability, foils, rig, deck layout, detailing and interior incorporating fresh design ideas. Design and development of new Southerly production yachts from concept, inc. hull stability, foils, rig, deck layout, detailing and interior incorporating fresh design ideas.
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Education
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Southampton Solent University
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
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