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Fergus McConnell, Associate Manager - Naval Architect (Ship Stability & Structures)

Fergus McConnell

Associate Manager - Naval Architect (Ship Stability & Structures)·MSC Cruise Management

Great Britain (UK)

Master's degree, Naval Architecture

Work experience

Total years of experience: 3 years, 4 months

Associate Manager - Naval Architect (Ship Stability & Structures)

May 2025 - Present

MSC Cruise Management

London, United Kingdom

May 2025 - Present

• Led stability initiatives for newbuild and major modification projects, improving design integrity and achieving necessary statutory and class approvals.
• Conducted in-depth feasibility studies and operational assessments, significantly mitigating risks in execution processes.
• Championed the creation of newbuild technical specifications, ensuring seamless alignment between design intent, operational needs, and regulatory standards.
• Engaged with cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and driving project success through effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Enhanced project outcomes by implementing best practices in naval architecture, focusing on stability and structural integrity.

Company industry:
Maritime & Marine Engineering

Specialist Naval Architect - Ship Emergency Response Service

March 2023 - May 2025

Lloyd’s Register

London, United Kingdom Hybrid

March 2023 - May 2025

• Spearheaded rapid-response stability and structural evaluations for vessels in compromised conditions, showcasing proficiency in high-pressure scenarios.
• Engineered and validated intricate vessel models across diverse ship categories, ensuring compliance with regulatory stability standards and operational criteria.
• Conducted thorough analytical assessments, focusing on hydrostatics, longitudinal strength, lightweight distribution, tank capacity, and cargo load, enhancing overall vessel performance and safety.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions, improving response times and operational efficiency in emergency situations.
• Leveraged advanced naval architecture principles to drive strategic decision-making, contributing to enhanced vessel design and safety protocols.

Company industry:
Maritime & Marine Engineering

Education

University of Strathclyde

September 2022

September 2022

Master's degree, Naval Architecture

United Kingdom

GPA (point): 3.7 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.7 out of 4

Skills

COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

ELITE CRUISE COUNSELOR

Intermediate

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Intermediate

ENGINEERING ANALYSIS

Intermediate

ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS

Intermediate

MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

NAVAL ARCHITECTURE

Intermediate

OPERATIONS

Intermediate

PRESSURE VESSEL

Intermediate

STRUCTURAL ASSESSMENT

Intermediate

HYDRODYNAMICS

Expert

SHIP STABILITY

Expert

GLOBAL STRENGTH

Expert

LONGITUDINAL STRENGTH

Expert

LOADING

Expert

BALLAST MANAGEMENT

Expert

NAPA

Expert

Rhino

Expert

MAXSURF

Intermediate

SEASAFE

Expert

AutoCAD

Intermediate