DLBA Naval Architects, a Gibbs & Cox Division Email Format

Design ServicesVirginia, United States11-50 Employees

DLBA Naval Architects, a Gibbs & Cox Division, is a design services firm specializing in naval architecture, marine engineering, and related design work for both commercial and military vessels, as well as unmanned platforms. The company focuses on concept and production design, testing and evaluation, and construction management, offering ongoing on-site technical oversight and research programs to advance maritime technologies. Based in Chesapeake, Virginia, the firm serves international clients and operates under a prime contract framework with the U.S. Navy via the Seaport-e program, reflecting its engagement with defense and complex marine projects.

DLBA serves customers spanning commercial operators, military and paramilitary programs, and custom boat builders, addressing needs from vessel modification and new construction to advanced testing and technology development. Its recent activity includes partnerships and collaborative projects with Silver Ships and Edinburgh Designs, underscoring a capability to integrate client-driven requirements into hull design and system integration. The organization positions itself within the naval architecture and marine engineering sector as a specialized provider of design, testing, and project oversight for both manned and unmanned marine craft.

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