Naval Architects and Marine Engineers specializing in commercial work vessels
Staff
Staff
Capilano Maritime Design Ltd. has established a strong team of marine engineers and naval architects. The core team combines many years of seagoing and shipbuilding practical experience in the commercial marine industry, backed up by very strong design and analytical capabilities.
The company’s focus is on providing engineering services for projects involving all manner of workboats including tugs, barges, crew boats, research vessels, and ferries. Capilano Maritime is committed to Canadian operators, Canadian shipyards and vessels which operate in Canadian waters.
CMDL employs nine staff at the main office in North Vancouver, British Columbia. All professional staff members have engineering degrees and/or post-graduate degrees. Both company principals are Registered Professional Engineers as is the Senior Naval Architect.
Mr. Callum Campbell, P. Eng., Senior Naval Architect
Callum joined CMDL from BMT Fleet Technology, where he held a position as Naval Architect. Callum holds a B.Sc. in Mathematics from the University of British Columbia and a M.Sc. in Maritime Engineering Science from the University of Southampton.
Mr. Richard Wagner, Senior Marine Mechanical Engineer
Richard gained early exposure to the West Coast maritime industry through his family’s prominent marine steering gear company. Richard graduated from the University of British Columbia with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and has most recently worked in the Technical Department at Vancouver Shipyards Ltd.
Ms. Shauna Behr, Office Manager
Shauna joined Capilano Maritime with many years of experience in all manners of office management and support. Her skill set is varied and her ability to learn new systems and adapt to any situation makes her a valuable asset at CMDL.
Mr. John Huntingford, Senior Structural Designer
John gained experience in the maritime industry as an Outfit Designer for Kvaerner Masa Marine where he worked on design projects for the State of Maine and Alaska, as well as patrol vessels for Australia. John graduated from the Landing School of Boat Building and Yacht Design in Maine, USA and has most recently worked as a Designer and Technical Liaison for Vancouver Shipyards Ltd. where he worked on many commercial work vessels including ferries, tugs and barges.
Mr. Tyler Davenport, EIT, Project Mechanical Engineer
Tyler graduated from the Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering program at the University of British Columbia. He gained his experience in the maritime industry first as a Marine Mechanic for SeaCrest Marine Services Ltd., and then as a Marine Mechanical Engineer at Crescent Custom Yachts/Worldspan Marine in Maple Ridge, British Columbia.
Mr. Ian McMurdo, EIT, Project Mechanical Engineer
Ian graduated from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Engineering in the Mechanical Engineering degree program during which he gained valuable experience with work-terms at both Vancouver Shipyards and Robert Allan Ltd. Ian joined CMDL from the Washington Yachting Group where, after graduation, he was part of a technical work team performing engineering work for the marine industry.
Mr. Ralph Webster, Structural and Outfit Designer
Ralph has many years of experience as an Outfit and Structural Designer for projects including ferries, patrol vessels and mega yachts, and joined CMDL from Vancouver Shipyards where he held a position as Senior Outfit Lead Designer in the technical office. He graduated from an Industrial Drafting program and a Naval Architecture program at BCIT.
