Ideas engineered into Reality!

Over 140 offshore vessels in service
or under construction

Since the delivery of the first GPA-designed offshore vessel in 2004, GPA has established the position as one of the leaders in the design of next-generation offshore vessels for renowned operators such as Bourbon Offshore, Rigdon Marine, Gulfmark, Astromarítima Navegação S.A. and Starnav Serviços Marítimos.

Innovative solutions for various
workboat needs

GPA continually invests in the development of different types of workboats, such as tugboats, fireboats, research vessels and pilot boats for local and international operators.

Wide range of different types
of passenger vessels

Throughout GPA’s existence, we have developed various unique passenger vessel designs, ranging from casino vessels to cruise and excursion vessels, as well as yachts and ferries.

GPA made a name for itself as one of the
key players in the US fishing market

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, GPA became heavily engaged in the design of vessels for the then fast-expanding global fishing vessel fleet. GPA quickly gained a notable reputation as a leading designer of factory trawlers and other types.

NEWS

GPA Report 2012

April 2013

U.S. Navy Names Research Vessel to Honor Sally Ride

March 2013

VIGOR Completes Seattle Fireboat Renovation

March 2013

BAE Systems to Build More Jackson Offshore PSVs

October 2012

Baldo Dielen Joins Guido Perla & Associates, Inc. in Brazil

WELCOME TO GPA
A recognized leader in naval architecture and marine engineering.

 

With offices in the US, Brazil, Chile, China and Germany, GPA developed into an independent, full-service naval architecture and marine engineering company that since 1979 has helped vessel owners and shipyards navigate through complex newbuild, retrofit and repair projects.

 

Our extensive design portfolio includes over 200 offshore vessels, workboats, passenger vessels and fishing vessels constructed for commercial owners worldwide and governmental institutions.

 

GPA employs a wide range of top professionals to work on all phases of your project, from conceptual design and feasibility studies, to developing solutions to complex engineering problems requiring specialized skills and software. Our solid team consists of over 60 professionals, including naval architects, marine engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers and administrative support.

 

GPA has established a reputation of building collaborative relationships with vessel owners, shipyards and suppliers in order to capitalize on the expertise each party brings to a project.  Operators and shipyards benefit from cost-efficient design methods, resulting in custom-built designs that meet specific operational requirements.

 

Renowned worldwide for its work and achievements in the naval architecture and marine engineering world, GPA is also recognized for being an independent and neutral opinion in the industry.

EVENTS

August 13 - 15, 2013

Navalshore

Visit us in booth 569
Rio de Janeiro

 

EMPLOYMENT

GPA is currently accepting applications for various positions, including:

/ Vice President of Engineering

/ Marine Mechanical Engineer