Narmin Rustamova

• Led research programs on automation levels in shipping, analyzing IMO MASS
definitions and developing evaluation frameworks for safe and efficient adoption
of semi- and fully-autonomous vessel operations.
• Conducted applied research on digitalization and operational redundancy,
identifying optimal trade-offs between cost, safety, and resilience in ship systems;
produced implementation guidelines for future shipbuilding programs aligned
with Smart Ship and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Initiated and developed Know-How Projects bridging theoretical R&D with
shipyard practice, including feasibility studies on integrating advanced
automation, sensor fusion, and AI-based monitoring into commercial and offshore
vessel designs.
• Optimized multi-level design processes (basic, detail, production), introducing
digital workflows, design automation tools, and parametric modeling practices
that reduced engineering lead-time and minimized design-to-production
discrepancies.

• Resolved a critical Ro-Pax design flaw by identifying insufficient rail radius on the
cargo deck that restricted loading of >10m wagons. Redesigned the coupler and
rail arrangement in compliance with standards, delivering a cost-effective solution
that prevented potential accidents, vessel damage, and cargo losses.
• Developed an innovative shipyard-integrated concept for renewable energy system
construction and installation. This approach attracted strong interest from
investors and the Ministry of Energy, positioning the company as a key partner in
project implementation.
• Led the detail design team by providing mentorship, technical expertise, and
process optimization. Improved design workflows, streamlined collaboration, and
ensured timely, high-quality deliverables.
• Established and managed a new R&D team, aligning research with strategic goals.
Introduced initiatives to explore emerging technologies and foster innovation,
resulting in breakthrough solutions and improved competitiveness

New Build Projects
• 62 m - Cutter Suction Dredger for Alat Port
• 150 m - Chemical Tanker for 43 m - Crew Boat Incat Crowther for ASCO 154 m - Car-railway-passenger Ferry for ASCO

• Prepared all drawings and calculations with high precision and attention which
permitted to reduce the number of revisions and speed up class and owner
approval stages.
• Proposed several solutions for simplifying the production process and using only
yard facilities during Shipbuilding and Ship repair projects.
• Contributed to joining of Mega Blocks of Subsea Construction Vessel by providing
innovative approaches and methods, thereby helped to cost saving in high capacity
cranes renting.
• Designed new supporting structures and calculated transferring of the 18000t
vessel from building slab to Floating Dock by using hydraulic distributed floating
bed system.
• Recalculated and optimized Floating Dock structure which permitted to increase
lifting capacity 3, 5 times.
• Supported operation of new build vessel by providing real-time condition checks
and collected data to insure preparation of reliable digital twin.
• Prepared a range of execution plans and method statements that led to the
company winning offshore projects.
New Build Projects 154 m - Car-railway-passenger Ferry (RoPAX) for ASCO 145 m - Oil Tanker for ASCO
• 155 m - Sub-Sea Construction Vessel (SCV) for BP
• 38 m - Crew Boat for ASCO
• 106 m - Semi-Submersible Drilling Rig for CDC
• 50 Tons Bollard Pull Tug for SOCAR
• 168 m - Floating Dry Dock for BSY

• Reorganized process of modeling and data input thereupon reducing the time of
basic design preparation by 20%.
• Insured safe transferring of the jacket from shore to transportation the barge, the
jacket launching from barge with rocker arm, the top side installation and mooring
by simulating the process and running analysis by means of different tools and
software with comparing the results obtained from several methods and
calculations.
• Leaded basic design stage for Jack Up barge and finalized the project in time with
design class approval.
• Contributed to successful launching, floatation, and installation of two offshore
jackets with weights of 13000t and 22000t.
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