Kristian Layug

Licensed Naval Architect with 6 years of solid experience in designing steel, aluminum, and fiberglass vessels—including tugboats, barges, split barges, LCTs, patrol boats, and sea ambulances. Proficient in preparing and signing complete plan sets for MARINA submission, including classification-approved aluminum vessels. Extensive design work includes monohull and catamaran types for passenger, rescue, and multi-purpose operations.

Certified Welding Visual

Inspector (Lloyd's Register approved) with strong background in vessel inspection and compliance. Also trained and certified as Safety Officer II, ensuring designs adhere to safety standards during both design and construction phases.

Naval architect/Ship and boat designer - Stoneworks Specialist Int'l Corp.

(2022-10)

• Steel Vessel Design: Experienced in designing tugboats, barges, and workboats, including hull lines, structural plans, and stability calculations aligned with MARINA and class society standards.
• Aluminum & Composite Boat Design: Proficient in 2D/3D design of patrol, ambulance, rescue, and high-speed boats using CAD and Rhino 3D, ensuring compliance with MARINA specifications.
• Marine Drawing Preparation: Skilled in producing complete MARINA-standard drawing packages—GA, structural, tank plans, machinery layouts, and construction details.
• Hull Modeling & Class Compliance: Adept in hull modeling, weight estimation, and plan preparation for class approval using AutoCAD and Rhino 3D for both aluminum and composite vessels.
• Procurement & Cost Management: Experienced in materials sourcing, supplier coordination, billing, and technical documentation for marine construction projects.
• Ship Repair & Project Coordination: Capable of planning and executing ship repair activities—from inspection to estimation and supplier coordination.
• Fiberglass Construction: Knowledgeable in fiberglass fabrication processes, lamination, and QC to ensure structural integrity and compliance.
• Cross-Team Coordination: Effective in working with class surveyors, engineers, crew, and shipyards to manage design, construction, and inspection processes.
• Visual Welding Inspection: Certified VWI with practical experience in inspecting welds per AWS and Lloyd's standards for both steel and aluminum vessels.
• Marine Safety Compliance: Certified Safety Officer II (COSH), trained in hazard assessments and enforcement of safety protocols in marine environments.
• Shipyard Fabrication Practices: Familiar with shipyard standards for fitting, alignment, and welding prep, following approved plans and quality protocols.

Project Engineer/Draftsman - Primera Luz Marine Engineering Services

(2022-01 - 2022-10)

• Full-Cycle Project Involvement: Hands-on experience in managing all phases of small marine projects—including costing, conceptual and production design, fabrication supervision, and procurement coordination. Developed a solid understanding of boatbuilding operations from design to delivery.
• Specialization in As-Built Drawings: Focused on producing accurate as-built plans for various vessel types. Ensured close coordination with actual fabrication and assembly processes to reflect real-time adjustments and on-site changes.
• Fiberglass Vessel Documentation: Prepared detailed as-built layouts for fiberglass boats, including catamaran leisure crafts, trimarans (with wood and fiberglass mix), and custom party boats. Designs were tailored to fit unique aesthetic and functional requirements of each vessel type.
• Aluminum Pontoon Boat Design: Created and updated as built and construction drawings for aluminum pontoon boats, ensuring precise layout of hull structures, deck framing, and internal components.
• Marine Support Services: Provided technical marine services such as drawing corrections, hull layout modifications, and retrofitting solutions based on actual site inspections and vessel condition assessments.
• Flexible and Multi-Skilled Execution: Adapted to various roles as needed—designer, estimator, purchaser, or production assistant—developing a well-rounded capability in small-scale commercial and recreational vessel projects.

Naval Architect / Chief Technical Officer - Prestige Cruises Inc

(2020-02 - 2021-12)

• PMS & IMS Implementation: Actively oversees the Planned Maintenance System (PMS) and International Safety Management (ISM) compliance for three passenger vessels. Ensures timely scheduling, documentation, and execution of maintenance tasks based on class and flag requirements.
• MARINA & Insurance Audit Preparation: Handles all technical and document-related preparations for MARINA inspections, internal audits, and marine insurance compliance. Coordinates with auditors and ensures timely renewal of permits and certificates.
• Drydocking Planning & Decision-Making: One of the key personnel in planning and decision-making for vessel drydocking. Prepares repair scope, coordinates with shipyards, and oversees the procurement of required parts and services.
• Drawing Plan Updates: Responsible for updating vessel as-built plans and technical drawings to reflect actual modifications onboard. Ensures updated documentation is available for class and MARINA reference.
• Crew Support & Vessel Operations: Familiar with daily operations and responsibilities of vessel crew. Supports in technical and operational matters to ensure safe and efficient voyages.
• Procurement & Spare Parts Handling: Frequently handles purchasing of spare parts, supplies, and marine equipment—often conducts actual sourcing and field buying to ensure timely availability of items needed for maintenance and compliance.
• Document Control for Navigation: Manages important navigational and operational documents, ensuring each vessel is equipped with valid papers to safely and legally operate within Philippine waters.

Project Engineer/Draftsman - Pacificfortia Marine Technologies Inc.

(2019-01 - 2019-08)

• Assistance in RIB Boat Design: Supported the design and development of fiberglass Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs), primarily for patrol and fast-response applications. Focused on weight estimation, layout coordination, and small part detailing critical to performance and stability.
• Enhanced Drafting Expertise: Sharpened skills as a marine draftsman, especially in producing detailed and shop drawings for small components, brackets, mounting structures, and fiberglass parts. Gained efficiency in technical drawing standards specific to composite marine construction.
• Support for Philippine Navy Projects: Contributed to both new builds and repairs for Philippine Navy assets. Assisted in documentation, structural layouts, and minor outfitting modifications for navy-assigned fiberglass vessels.
• Technical Coordination: Worked closely with engineers and fabricators to align drawing outputs with actual construction needs. Supported updates and revisions for workshop use during active vessel builds and refurbishments.

Bachelor of Science - Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering - University of Perpetual Help System Dalta (2013 - 2018)