Osman Ender Kalender

Contractor via Red to Green, supporting Feadship’s 83 m superyacht project. Learned Feadship’s proprietary PLC documentation system. Produced tech drawings for deck equipment and outfitting systems. Assisted production engineering during key build stages. Key takeaway: This assignment confirmed my passion for early-phase design over detailed production work.

Pioneering next-gen vessel concepts from first principles with full-cycle design delivery. Led 3 innovative projects (11–50 m) from sketch to basic engineering—incl. structures, stability, and hydrostatics per class rules. Owned exterior design language; produced photoreal visuals and animations. Researched new marine tech, validated specs with suppliers, and wrote investor-ready docs. Where I excel: Turning bold ideas into technically sound, visually compelling proposals.

Shipbuilding pro with a helicopter view for solving complex naval challenges at a major shipyard. Led 3D design shift from concept to basic engineering; founded and ran the 3D Development Dept. Handled stability/hydrostatics for refits and new builds, incl. Dutch Navy ships. Change Coordinator; created lasting protocols and 3D viz standards—my renders became Damen's visual benchmark. Key takeaway: Led digital shift from 2D to 3D, founding a dedicated 3D dept.

Shipbuilding pro navigating Dutch excellence in design, production, and R&D during a 1-year rotation at Damen. Workboats: Delivered 2D outfitting and production drawings for compact vessels. Design Team: Developed 18–24 m FCS designs and 3D visuals for clients. Standardization: Researched composite fins and supported technical standards. Cross-border: Oversaw production in Antalya, bridging Dutch-Turkish teams. Key takeaway: Gained 360° insight into Damen’s full engineering-to-production flow.

Yacht designer who turned a blank sheet into an award-winning 24m composite motor yacht. Led exterior design, GA, visuals, and class-compliant calculations. Project won awards, still shown 7+ years later; set new yard’s flagship standards. Worked across disciplines—suppliers, naval architects, and production. Prepared to step into PM role before moving to the Netherlands. Key takeaway: Delivered a timeless, full-cycle yacht design on my first full project.

Versatile engineer bridging design, production, and refit for yachts from 15–62 m. Owned 3D models for 4 builds (incl. 24 m hybrid & 62 m superyacht). Delivered production docs, QC oversight, and refit engineering (15 m / 46 m). Managed progress reporting and tech coordination. Key takeaway: Gained hands-on lifecycle experience while owning engineering and production tracking.

Entrepreneur who founded a boutique yacht design studio under a Turkish gov’t program, delivering 4 vessels (9–42 m). Earned R&D incentives with training in leadership, management, and marketing. Led turnkey builds (8–46 m), owning full naval architecture (stability, structures, performance). Proud: Completed 100-hour executive leadership training. Key takeaway: Proved technical-commercial versatility before age 30.

R&D Unit Manager at Gemak, led shipyard’s first R&D Center during major infra projects. Built and managed team (10 engineers, 41 techs); reported to CEO. Applied PMI methods across departments; authored lasting R&D protocols. Delivered key assets: 7,200-ton skid system, 90-ton propeller tool, auto plate sizer. Key takeaway: Proved exec-level leadership in launching R&D operations from scratch.

Pioneering educator in Turkey’s first yacht design program, shaping future designers. Led project-based learning and brought real-world cases into the classroom. Inspired innovation and bridged academia with industry insights. Key takeaway: Gained a valuable academic culture and a natural skill for knowledge transfer.

Led design and technical operations for composite yacht series (8.5-15m) - Directed 2-person design team for new-build projects - Owned complete projects from concept to commissioning including production. - Full naval architecture package (stability/structures/performance) - Production-ready 3D models and drawings - Client-facing feasibility studies and documentation Key takeaway: Early-career demonstration of technical leadership in compact yacht design and project management.

Built core expertise through hands-on shipbuilding and hydrodynamic testing. Designed a 17.5 m high-speed motorsailor and engineered a 50 m towing tank. Ran hull optimization tests influencing production; oversaw builds on site. Bridged theory and practice; developed unique hydro testing skills. Key takeaway: Where my passion for ship performance met real-world design and testing.

Hydrodynamic, Hull Resistance, Seakeeping, Yacht Design.

High Speed Vessel Hydrodynamics, Small Craft, Yacht Design, Naval Vessels