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Chris Tucker Marine Design Pty Ltd. is a full service Naval Architecture firm based in Melbourne Australia. We design boats built out of a range of materials for both commercial and pleasure use.

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Last Thursday, our team members @samb.erry and @jordanbankc flew out to Mildura to do some survey work with Bruce Hobson in the lead up to their AMSA surveyor accreditation exams. They also had the chance to touch base about Bruce’s progress building the 35m Paddle Steamer for Murray River Paddle Steamers. We're thrilled to see such incredible work being done and can't wait to share more updates with you soon! #Mildura #SurveyWork #PaddleSteamer #ExcitingProjects #Teamwork #dcv #amsa

Checking up on “Big blue” at @alumarine.net.au. Not long left to go now. Australian 1C survey 2+40) #dcv #hdpeboat #australianworkboat #australiancommericalboats

📣 Job Alert! 🚨 CTMD is currently advertising a job vacancy for a Junior Naval Architect! If you're looking for a new opportunity that offers mentorship and professional development, this could be the perfect fit for you. You'll also have the chance to take part in the design of a wide range of exciting projects, with limited time spent on drafting and reading reports. Plus, with a 9-day working fortnight and a strong focus on teamwork, this is an opportunity not to be missed! Please note that the role requires applicants to be willing to work in the office. Apply now and take your career to the next level with CTMD! #jobvacancy #navalarchitecture #careerdevelopment #teamwork #CTMD https://www.seek.com.au/job/66816076?type=standout#sol=3256c4c36c5fd25674cbeffe8dacf34cfccd7d9b

7 years of close collaboration with Alumarine has fostered a deep trust between our companies, allowing CTMD to push the boundaries and innovate. Our latest project, a 12m double stepped, Z-bow monohull, showcases this freedom to explore new concepts. Initially designed for the tourism market, its versatility and robustness make it equally suited for patrol, rescue, or defense applications. #dcv #australiandesign #navalarchitecture #workboats #aluminiumboats

Looking for a reliable and sturdy material for your small boat construction? Look no further than HDPE! High-density polyethylene, or HDPE, is a versatile and durable material that offers numerous benefits for small boat building. Firstly, HDPE is resistant to corrosion and rot, making it ideal for boats that will be exposed to water for extended periods. Additionally, HDPE is lightweight, making it easy to maneuver and transport your small boat. HDPE is also a low-maintenance material, requiring minimal upkeep over time. And because HDPE is a plastic material, it is naturally resistant to pests, which means no more worrying about wood-boring insects damaging your boat. Overall, HDPE is an excellent choice for small boat construction due to its durability, lightweight, low-maintenance, and pest resistance. So, if you're planning to build a small boat, consider using HDPE for a hassle-free and long-lasting watercraft. CTMD and @impactboats have been building HDPE boats together for almost 6 years and every boat has been better than the last. This sweet looking 4.5m is actually Impact’s new in house work boat, but we’re sure it’ll have a few other uses. #hdpeboat #betterbydesign #unbreakable #nextlevel #auatralianboatbuilders #australianworkboats #

Bit quiet in the office today. Sam and Jordan are spending the day at the AMC career expo as part of our graduate recruitment program. We’re a bit different to most of the companies at these events because of how active we are in the design world. #navalarchitecture #navalarchitect #jobopportunity #graduate #workindesign

Check out the lateral project at @alumarine.net.au. There is a lot of detailed work that goes into building a 12m double stepped hull with a Z-bow and pressed collars. #aluminiumboat #australianplateboats #aluminiumworkboats #australiancommercialboats #plateboat #navalachitecture

A few snaps from yesterdays visits to @alumarine.net.au 12m hdpe z-bin almost ready for fitout, 12m Ali z-bow just starting and metal work done on the 8m cat, time to start bolting things on.

Progress update on the 12m HDPE beast at Alumarine/HDPmarine. #hdpeboat #nextlevel #polyboat #workboatsaustralia #australianboats #domesticcommercialvessel #

While the rest of us having been having a Christmas break, Dale at #hdpmarine has been working away on the @alumarine.net.au 12m HDPE Z bow demo boat. #hdpeboats #australianboats #commercialboats #polyboat

Check out the new Gen2 4500 firefly from Hammerhead boats. Gerard was so excited after sea trials that he rang up to tell us all about it and is going to build one for himself. #bassfishing #plateboatsaustralia #inshorefishing #inshoreweapon @suzukiaustraliamarine

It’s all happening at @bmenq . I wonder what colour then next one will be. #aliboat #platealloyboat #commercialboats #aluminiumboats

Our paddle steamer adventures continued today with a stability test one everyone’s favourite Murray River paddle steamer. PS EmmyLou #murrayriverpaddlesteamers #paddlesteamer #navalachitecture

The team at CTMD recently completed the design of this brand new (except for the steam engine) 35m paddle steamer for @murrayriverps. With a unique redgum-electric hybrid system the boat will be doing cruises of up to 7 nights up and down the Murray River. Construction starts next month with CTMD managing the build project. #paddlesteamer #paddlesteamersonthemurray #steamboat #navalachitecture #newbuild #echuca #murrayriverpaddlesteamers

12m Z-bow tourism boat out of HDPE at @alumarine.net.au. Combining the lessons we learned on their 7.5m Z-bow spec boat and all our recent work with HDPE will make this an awesome product. It’s being built on Spec so contact us or Alumarine for more info. #hdpeboat #hdpeboats #workboat #australianworkboats

The future of commercial boats. Full HDPE construction. No electrolysis, No antifoul, no worries. #workboat #workboats #hdpeboat #futureboat #australianworkboat