EMPLOYEE PROFILES
John Butler
Principle Naval Architect
Nic Buchanan
Senior Naval Architect
Ben Vincent
Naval Architect / Design Engineer
Jo Butler
Business Manager
Nichola Buchanan (Senior Naval Architect)
Graduating in 2010 Nichola began her career with John at Burness Corlett Three Quays. After leaving Burness Corlett Three Quays in early 2014, Nichola moved to DMS Maritime to work on the Armidale Class Patrol Boats. Nichola then rejoined John with his new endeavour in late 2014.
Nichola has a range of experience in:
- Vessel Inclining
- Stability Analysis
- Sea-Keeping
- Finite Element Analysis
- Shock Analysis
- Detail 2D Design
- 3D Modelling and Design
- Technical Investigations & Condition Assessments
- Production Support
- Technical Documentation Preparation & Specification
Nichola has been involved in projects for: AASSPO, FFGSPO, MCDSPO, HSPO, PBSPO, LHDSPO platforms, high speed craft, commercial vessels and cruise ships and has experience in vessels and structures manufactured from steel, aluminium and composite materials.
Accredited AMSA Surveyor
Nichola recently became an accredited AMSA Marine Surveyor, and can see your vessel into Survey, from Plan Approval to Stability Assessment.
RINA Associate Member
Nichola plays an active role in the RINA community, and uses the membership as a tool to aide continued personal development.
SNAME Associate Member
Nichola is an Associate Member of SNAME to gain access to industry research material and developments.
Engineers Australia Member
As a member of Engineers Australia Nichola has access to a wide range of services and resources that assist her with continued professional development.
Member of the Royal Institute of Naval Architects Membership number: 00258328
Bachelor of Engineering (Naval Architecture), University of New South Wales, Awarded May 2010.
- November 2014 – present: Senior Naval Architect, John Butler Design
- April 2014 – November 2014: Naval Architect, Serco Systems- DMS Maritime (Armidale Class Patrol Boat Project)
- April 2011 – February 2014: Naval Architect, Burness Corlett Three Quays (Sydney)