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Gillian Gray CEng MRINA
Principal Naval Architect
Gillian Gray (nee Gillian Fisher) has worked as a naval architect since her graduation in 1996 with a First Class Honours Degree from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. She cut her teeth at DML Devonport (now Babcock Marine Devonport) in Plymouth, becoming a Chartered Engineer and Member of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects in 2002.
From 2004 to 2007 Gillian enjoyed working in the cut and thrust of the busy shipyards of Austal in Fremantle, Western Australia.
Since starting Gray Naval Architecture in 2009 Gillian has worked on the design, manufacture and certification of a range of workboats, ferries and yachts for a variety of clients including shipyards, owners, operators and private individuals.
Highly capable technically, Gillian is also very experienced in working with the rules and regulations governing the maritime industry today. She relishes the challenges of marine design with the constant quest to satisfy the requirements of the Owner, the rulemakers and the Designer.
Find Gillian on LinkedIn
Gillian Gray is a Chartered Engineer and a Member of The Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA). She works as Principal Naval Architect for Gray NA Ltd and as a surveyor on behalf of MECAL, a Certifying Authority authorised by the MCA. She also volunteers as a STEM Ambassador, promoting careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.
Principal Naval Architect
Gillian Gray (nee Gillian Fisher) has worked as a naval architect since her graduation in 1996 with a First Class Honours Degree from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. She cut her teeth at DML Devonport (now Babcock Marine Devonport) in Plymouth, becoming a Chartered Engineer and Member of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects in 2002.
From 2004 to 2007 Gillian enjoyed working in the cut and thrust of the busy shipyards of Austal in Fremantle, Western Australia.
Since starting Gray Naval Architecture in 2009 Gillian has worked on the design, manufacture and certification of a range of workboats, ferries and yachts for a variety of clients including shipyards, owners, operators and private individuals.
Highly capable technically, Gillian is also very experienced in working with the rules and regulations governing the maritime industry today. She relishes the challenges of marine design with the constant quest to satisfy the requirements of the Owner, the rulemakers and the Designer.
Find Gillian on LinkedIn
Gillian Gray is a Chartered Engineer and a Member of The Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA). She works as Principal Naval Architect for Gray NA Ltd and as a surveyor on behalf of MECAL, a Certifying Authority authorised by the MCA. She also volunteers as a STEM Ambassador, promoting careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.
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Article by Dr Jo Stanley
'Another World of Maritime Women' featuring Gillian Gray Nautilus International Telegraph 2020 |
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Testimonials
"We have found Gillian very easy to work with and very focused and committed to any project that she has been engaged on for us. Her professional knowledge and attention to the smallest of details gives us 100% confidence in her services every time. Gillian has a firm and detailed understanding of all the different Marine rules and regulations and is always willing to engage with customers directly in their working environment to fully understand the operational requirements of any vessel. Gillian also has a good understanding of the challenges faced by welders and fabricators to build designs, something many designers overlook. I would highly recommend Gillian for any aspect that requires a Naval Architect."
Brian Pogson - Exeter Fabrication Ltd
"Gillian has played a pivotal role in the successful development and build of our offshore support vessel. Her attention to detail and professionalism proving to be essential throughout the duration of the project. Utterly reliable, we look forward to working with Gillian in the future."
Craig Walker - Support Engineer, Marine & Renewables Project Team, Supacat
"I worked with Gillian initially as a colleague and more recently as a business partner. She is highly motivated, extremely thorough and very professional in all that she does. I would not hestitate to seek her input to any project that I should be involved in and would welcome the chance to work with her again."
Andy Rudgley - Consultant for the Ministry Of Defence
"We have found Gillian very easy to work with and very focused and committed to any project that she has been engaged on for us. Her professional knowledge and attention to the smallest of details gives us 100% confidence in her services every time. Gillian has a firm and detailed understanding of all the different Marine rules and regulations and is always willing to engage with customers directly in their working environment to fully understand the operational requirements of any vessel. Gillian also has a good understanding of the challenges faced by welders and fabricators to build designs, something many designers overlook. I would highly recommend Gillian for any aspect that requires a Naval Architect."
Brian Pogson - Exeter Fabrication Ltd
"Gillian has played a pivotal role in the successful development and build of our offshore support vessel. Her attention to detail and professionalism proving to be essential throughout the duration of the project. Utterly reliable, we look forward to working with Gillian in the future."
Craig Walker - Support Engineer, Marine & Renewables Project Team, Supacat
"I worked with Gillian initially as a colleague and more recently as a business partner. She is highly motivated, extremely thorough and very professional in all that she does. I would not hestitate to seek her input to any project that I should be involved in and would welcome the chance to work with her again."
Andy Rudgley - Consultant for the Ministry Of Defence
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Buccaneer Boats
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