INGEMAR Naval Architects

What INGEMAR Naval Architects does

INGEMAR Naval Architects is an independent naval architecture and engineering consultancy founded in 2008 by Clemente Lage Rey in Vigo, Spain. Operating under the legal entity LAGE REY NAVAL SL, the firm provides full-lifecycle vessel design services spanning concept sketches, 2D plans, 3D modeling, stability studies, CFD simulation, construction supervision, and refit/reform design. Its core client base comprises commercial fishing operators (including multiple Nueva Pescanova Group subsidiaries across Angola, Namibia, Mozambique, and Argentina), shipyards, insurance and maritime-law professionals, and international organizations such as the FAO. Service delivery is performed by a 7-person team from its Vigo headquarters, with a permanent delegation in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and on-site technical assistance dispatched to ports across 16+ countries in Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Oceania.

The firm's technical stack integrates traditional naval architecture methods with advanced digital tools: millimeter-precision 3D laser scanning for measurement and reverse engineering, CFD simulation for hull resistance and energy-efficiency optimization, and immersive VR/AR visualization supported by a dedicated VR cinema room at the Vigo office. Through the affiliated Samala Shipyard (acquired February 2026), INGEMAR also offers CNC-controlled cutting for wood, foam, and aluminum, enabling ONE-OFF composite mould construction for limited-series vessels. Sub-brands include INGEMAR Designs (custom vessel design) and VR Design (immersive visualization services). The firm holds ISO 9001:2019 certification from Bureau Veritas and works with multiple international classification societies including Bureau Veritas, Lloyd's Register, RINA, and the UK Marine Coastguard Agency.

INGEMAR generates revenue through project-based professional service fees billed per engagement, with no publicly disclosed standard pricing or subscription tiers. The go-to-market is exclusively direct — the firm's engineers engage ship owners, shipyards, and maritime operators through the company's website (with localized landing pages for 36+ Spanish port cities and international locations), trade-show presence (Salón Náutico de Barcelona, Aquafuture Vigo), earned media in regional press, and direct outreach. Marketing relies on organic channels rather than paid acquisition. Engagements typically span multi-year horizons given vessel design, construction, and refit cycles. Customer segments are weighted toward enterprise commercial fishing fleets and shipyards, with a smaller but growing presence in international development cooperation and offshore wind crew transfer vessel design.

Name

INGEMAR Naval Architects

Legal name

LAGE REY NAVAL SL

Website

https://ingemarnaval.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

INGEMAR Naval Architects is an independent Vigo-based naval architecture firm providing full-lifecycle vessel design, stability studies, CFD, VR/AR visualization, and refit services for ship owners, shipyards, and maritime operators across 16+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Project Management & Owner’s Engineering / Technical Consultancy (Spec Writing, Bid Support, Site Support) (IMAJAGAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Concept & Feasibility Naval Architecture (Requirements, Trade Studies) (IMAJAGAA), Stability, Weight & Load Analysis (Intact/Damage Stability, Weight Control) (IMAJAGAI), Hydrodynamics & Performance Engineering (Resistance, Propulsion, Seakeeping, Maneuvering) (IMAJAGAB), Safety, Risk & Compliance Engineering (SOLAS, Class Rules, HAZID/HAZOP, FMEA) (IMAJAGAJ), Production Design & Detailed Engineering (3D CAD, Drawings, BOM, Nesting) (IMAJAGAK)

Keywords

• Naval architecture services
• Vessel design engineering
• Ship stability analysis
• CFD hull simulation
• Maritime technical consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Vigo

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Naval Architecture and Engineering Design Services: Full-spectrum naval architecture and engineering services including concept design, 2D plans, 3D modeling, detail plans, and construction supervision for new-build vessels. Revenue generated through project-based professional service fees.
2. Technical Consulting and Stability Studies: Technical consulting including stability analysis, classification society compliance verification, weight-in-rosca measurements, and regulatory documentation. Services provided at client ports globally on a per-engagement basis.
3. Reform and Refit Design Projects: Custom design services for vessel refits and reforms, including exterior modifications, interior redesign, flybridge additions, and 3D scanning-led retrofit planning. Billed per project.
4. CNC Manufacturing Services (via Samala Shipyard): CNC-controlled cutting for wood, foam, and aluminum based on digital designs, offered through the affiliated Samala Shipyard facility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

INGEMAR Naval Architects is an independent naval architecture and engineering consultancy that designs vessels and provides technical assistance across the full project lifecycle, from initial concept sketches through 2D plans, 3D models, CFD simulations, VR/AR visualization, construction supervision, and final delivery. Core offerings include 3D modeling with laser scanning, stability studies, CFD-driven hull optimization, virtual reality design review, construction project management, vessel reform and refit design, and CNC cutting services delivered through the affiliated Samala Shipyard.

Product overview

INGEMAR Naval Architects is a naval engineering firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of vessel design and engineering services. The core offerings include 3D modeling with laser scanning, stability analysis, CFD simulations, and virtual reality visualization services. Their construction project services span from 2D plans to 3D models and detailed drawings. They specialize in vessel categories including aquaculture, passenger transport, deep-sea and inshore fishing, pilot boats, recreational vessels, and offshore crew transfer vessels (CTV). The company operates sub-brands including INGEMAR Designs (custom vessel designs) and VR Design (VR experiences). Services are delivered through their headquarters in Vigo, Spain, with a global technical assistance network and a dedicated Argentina office. The company also operates Samala Shipyard for CNC cutting services and ONE-OFF custom mold construction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3D Design and Laser Scanning Advanced 3D modeling and 3D laser scanning service for vessels, providing millimeter-accurate digital models for design visualization, reverse engineering, and construction planning. Targeted at ship owners and shipyards requiring precise design representations.
• Stability Analysis (Estabilidades) Stability studies for vessels ensuring compliance with international standards and classification society requirements (Bureau Veritas, Lloyd's Register, RINA, MCA), including intact and damaged stability calculations and weight-in-rosca measurements. Delivered globally with on-site technical assistance at client ports.
• CFD Simulation (Computational Fluid Dynamics) Computational fluid dynamics simulations to analyze hydrodynamic behavior, optimize hull design, maximize energy efficiency, and reduce resistance for improved vessel performance. Targeted at ship owners and shipyards seeking fuel-efficient and high-performance hull designs.
• Virtual Reality Design Visualization Immersive virtual reality and augmented reality experiences enabling clients to explore and interact with vessel designs before construction, including 360° web applications and immersive videos. Targeted at ship owners and shipyards seeking pre-construction design validation and stakeholder engagement.
• Construction Projects (Proyectos de Construcción) Complete shipbuilding project services spanning from 2D plans to 3D models and detailed drawings, with INGEMAR acting as liaison between vessel owner and shipyard from initial sketch through final delivery. Targeted at ship owners commissioning new vessels.
• Reform Projects (Proyectos de Reformas) Custom vessel renovation and reform design services including exterior modifications, interior redesign, flybridge additions, and 3D scanning-led retrofit planning for precise work before physical intervention. Targeted at vessel owners seeking refit and modernization projects.
• CNC Cutting Services (via Samala Shipyard) CNC (Computer Numerical Control) cutting services for wood, foam, and aluminum based on digital designs, offered through the affiliated Samala Shipyard facility. Enables high precision and repeatability for naval construction, transformation, and repair. Targeted at shipyards and vessel owners requiring precision manufacturing.
• Global Technical Assistance (Asistencia Técnica) Global on-site technical assistance for naval engineering, including inspections, stability tests, weight measurements, surveys, and construction supervision delivered at client ports worldwide (Panama, Peru, Namibia, Mozambique, Argentina, New Zealand, Uruguay, Fiji, and across Spain). Targeted at ship owners and shipyards requiring field-based engineering support.
• Acoustic Consulting Services Engineering services focused on optimizing vessel acoustic properties for onboard comfort and regulatory noise compliance. Targeted at ship owners and shipyards seeking acoustic performance improvement.

Quantifiable outcome

• VR pre-visualization enables problem identification and design resolution before construction, reducing costly post-construction modifications
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, flagship and minor.

• Nueva Pescanova Group (and subsidiaries: Novanave, NOVAMAN, PESCAMAR, ARGENOVA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing strategic collaboration with the Nueva Pescanova commercial fishing group. INGEMAR provides naval architecture, stability analysis, and technical assistance to multiple subsidiaries across their global operations — including Novanave vessels in Angola, NOVAMAN in Namibia, PESCAMAR in Mozambique, and ARGENOVA in Argentina. Projects include vessel reforms, modernization, and new construction oversight.
• RUKKA AngolamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigned the ZARPA 700 multipurpose vessel for RUKKA Angola, intended for fishing, tourism, and surveillance operations. The vessel is in production and represents a significant collaboration in the Angolan maritime sector.
• Pesquera Diamante (Peru)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigned and oversaw construction of an advanced anchoveta fishing vessel for Pesquera Diamante in Peru, featuring a state-of-the-art 360° bridge with improved ergonomics, using Ingemar's full suite of 3D design, rendering, and VR tools.
• FAO / FISH4ACP ProgramflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerINGO partner in the FAO-led FISH4ACP initiative (sustainable fisheries value chains in Africa, Caribbean, Pacific). CEO Clemente Lage Rey led a technical mission to São Tomé and Príncipe, designing two artisanal fishing vessels in cooperation with local NGO Marapa and coordinated by CETMAR technicians. Project aims to strengthen artisanal fishing communities through appropriate vessel design and local capacity building.
• Astilleros Alamar CanariascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration with the Canary Islands shipyard, which constructs vessels from Ingemar's proprietary 12.75m mould design featuring a negative bow seat and wave-piercing prow. Ingemar provides design, VR validation, and technical supervision; Astilleros Alamar constructs pilot boats and fishing vessels for Canarian ports.
• Bureau VeritascoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary classification society partner for vessel certification and flag state agency services. Collaborates with INGEMAR on stability tests, weight-in-rosca measurements, and regulatory compliance verification for vessels operating under Bureau Veritas flag in Panama, Peru, New Zealand, and Uruguay.
• Lloyd's RegistercoreTechnology or IntegrationClassification society partner for UK-flagged vessels. Works with INGEMAR on MCA (Marine Coastguard Agency) compliance, stability calculations, and registration projects for fishing vessels operating under UK flag.
• Prefectura Naval Argentina (PNA)coreTechnology or IntegrationArgentina's maritime authority with which INGEMAR's Buenos Aires delegation liaises to manage documentation and regulatory compliance for vessels operating under Argentine flag.
• CETMARminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGalician maritime technology center collaborating with INGEMAR on the FAO FISH4ACP cooperation project in São Tomé and Príncipe, providing fisheries expertise alongside INGEMAR's naval architecture capabilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vuyk Engineering Rotterdam: Independent Dutch ship design and engineering firm delivering concept, basic and detailed design for commercial and specialized vessels — directly comparable independent naval architecture peer with international shipowner clientele.
• Conoship International: Netherlands-based independent ship design house specializing in small-to-medium commercial vessels, fishing and offshore support; closely comparable in vessel type coverage and design-only positioning.
• Knud E. Hansen: Independent Danish naval architecture firm offering concept design, detailed engineering and shipowner advisory across commercial vessel segments — directly comparable to Ingemar's independent consultancy model and scope of work.
• Glosten: Independent US naval architecture and marine engineering consultancy serving commercial, research and offshore clients; comparable to Ingemar as a founder-led, owner-side technical advisor with global project delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Royal HaskoningDHV: Global engineering consultancy with a substantial maritime practice covering ship design, ports and offshore; overlaps with Ingemar's independent technical advisory positioning but as part of a much wider infrastructure portfolio.
• Sener Naval: Spanish engineering group with a naval and maritime division delivering ship design and engineering services; comparable geographic (Iberian) base and vessel design capability, though embedded in a much larger industrial conglomerate.
• BMT Group: Large UK-based marine engineering consultancy offering naval architecture, vessel design and offshore advisory across a broad portfolio; competes with Ingemar for shipowner consulting mandates but at significantly greater scale and breadth.
• Wärtsilä Marine Solutions: Marine technology and ship design arm of Wärtsilä, covering vessel concepts, hybrid propulsion and shipowner advisory services; overlaps with Ingemar's design and efficiency optimization work but competes primarily as part of an integrated equipment OEM.

Emerging players

• OSD-IMT (Offshore Ship Designers): Smaller independent ship design firm focused on offshore support, towing and specialized vessels; comparable niche specialization but with a narrower geographic footprint than Ingemar's 16+ country reach.

Others

• DIANA (FEA / naval architecture software): Provider of finite-element analysis software widely used for ship structural and hydrodynamic design; comparable as enabling technology used by Ingemar's CFD and structural workflows rather than as a direct competing service provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

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