Mr David Cannell, BSc(Hons) CEng FRINA FYDSA MAE

Mr David Cannell, BSc(Hons) CEng FRINA FYDSA MAE is a Naval Architecture & Marine Surveying expert specializing in expert witness testimony and technical analysis. With a career spanning vessel design, construction, and marine surveying, he brings a comprehensive technical framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating vessel design integrity, assessing construction compliance, and evaluating whether industry standards have been met.

Mr. Cannell has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the maritime industry, involving complex vessel design and construction disputes. His BSc(Hons) in Naval Architecture, along with his CEng, FRINA, FYDSA, and MAE certifications, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving naval architecture and marine surveying.