David Cannell BSc(Hons) CEng FRINA FYBDSA MAE

James Pratt BEng(Hons) CEng MRINA

A qualified Naval Architect and Surveyor, David Cannell worked for Lloyd's Register of Shipping Yacht and Small Craft Department before setting up his own practice designing and surveying. A Fellow of The Royal Institution of Naval Architects and Chartered Engineer, he has also served as President of The Yacht Brokers Designers and Surveyors Association and is currently Chairman of the RINA Small Craft Group. David Cannell is also a Member of The Academy of Experts, undertaking Expert Witness work, arbitrations and mediations.

James Pratt gained a BEng(Hons) in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering at University College London. His Final Year Project involved designing and tanktesting a hydrofoil supported sailing dinghy and achieved an 'A' grade.

Following a year out James was employed as Naval Architect Project Leader with British Maritime Technology - BMT Group Ltd at their Teddington NPL Test Tank facility. Projects there involved both model and full scale testing of vessels, including Warships, SWATHs, fast ferries, lifeboats, patrol boats together with yachts and smaller craft. Wash, hullform optimisation and stability became significant areas of his work.

James joined David M. Cannell & Associates in 1993. He is involved as Naval Architect and Surveyor in all areas of the firm's design, surveying and consultancy activities. He is a corporate member of RINA and Full Designer Member of the YDSA.