Duncan is Director of Naval Architecture, providing consultancy to marine and offshore clients focusing on hydrostatic stability and strength analysis, casualty management and project risk management, and AIS and VDR investigations into shipping incidents.

In his previous role as a surveyor, at a leading IACS classification society, he was involved in vessel surveys including annual, intermediate and special surveys and various damage surveys as well as equipment certification. Prior to working as a surveyor Duncan has worked as a naval architect for various companies where he has been involved in many projects ranging from new build plan approval, stability analysis, damage inspection, repair specification and supervision, vessel modifications and strength analysis.

Duncan has also worked extensively with the analysis of AIS and VDR data to provide visual representations of vessel movements for use in collision, casualty and traffic analyses.

In addition to his other duties Duncan is responsible for the management of the UK offices and staff.

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