Seminar: Engineering Cutting-Edge Solutions at Martin Defense Group

Charlie Field Mechanical Engineer Martin Defense Group, Honolulu, Hawaii Charlie Field is a graduate of the Ocean and Resources Engineering department, and earned his Master’s Degree from UH in 2012. During his time in the program, he interned at a local engineering company, Navatek, and was hired full-time as a Mechanical Engineer. Navatek is now Martin Defense Group, a leader in developing cutting-edge solutions in the defense and maritime industries. Leading the way in research, engineering, design, and innovation, the team of scientists and engineers believe in finding solutions that don’t just innovate, but that spark lasting change. Through partnerships

Past and Ongoing Projects at Navatek

Catamaran in sea and amphibious vehicle on beach

Charlie Field MS, PE, Mecanical Engineering Navatek, Ltd., Honolulu, HI Navatek is a world leader in designing and analyzing ship hull forms, ocean structures, underwater lifting bodies, and coupled hydrodynamic systems using its expertise in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and complex engineered systems. Founded in 1979 and supporting military, industry, and academia, Navatek operates out of offices in Honolulu, HI; South Kingstown, RI; Portland, ME; and Arlington, VA. This presentation covers past and current projects at the company, including many innovative technologies in lifting body ships, advanced planing hulls, drop stitch technologies, and amphibious vehicles.