{"id":10,"date":"2023-09-05T10:38:19","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T10:38:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.triton.co.za\/?page_id=10"},"modified":"2026-10-26T19:45:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T17:45:30","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.triton.co.za\/index.php\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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About Triton<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Naval Architects &
Marine Engineers since 1987<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

A stable core team, decades of practical experience, and projects delivered across South Africa, Namibia and international markets.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our philosophy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Client-centric, practical engineering<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Triton we emphasise a client-centric approach, working closely with shipowners, operators and builders to ensure that the final product meets or exceeds expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We use advanced design tools such as 3D modelling and simulation to create vessels that are both innovative and practical to build.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our story<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nearly Four Decades of Naval Architecture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Triton has grown into a leading name in naval architecture and marine engineering across South Africa and Namibia, recognised for ship design, stability analysis, propulsion studies, mooring and motion work, structural design and salvage support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1987<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Triton is founded by Christo Smit and Richard Daggitt.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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1993<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Richard Daggitt leaves the firm.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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1996<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barry Kingwill joins as partner.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Today<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Work completed for clients across Africa and in a number of countries worldwide.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Leadership<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our partners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Today the firm is led by its partners, both highly experienced naval architects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Christo Smit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Naval Architect & Pr.Eng<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BSc Eng (Marine), Stellenbosch
MSc (Nav Arch), UCL London<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Barry Kingwill<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Naval Architect & Pr.Eng<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEng (Mech), Stellenbosch
MSc Eng (Marine\/Nav Arch), Stellenbosch & UCT<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our team<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Backed by a broad technical team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Technical team<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mechanical engineers and technicians, marine and structural draughtsmen, 3D modelling specialists, and dedicated administrative and financial staff.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Student interns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We regularly host engineering and naval architecture interns, many from universities in Germany, the Netherlands, the USA and France, typically for 4 to 6 months.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Let\u2019s talk about your project<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Talk to our team about your vessel, structure or analysis requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Contact us<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Call 021 418 2090<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n