James is a Senior Naval Architect at BMT Specialised Ship Design (SSD) with experience in the concept, class, and production level design of a wide portfolio of commercial vessels.&nbsp;&nbsp;With a Masters degree in Ship Science from the University of Southampton, James&rsquo; is also responsible for Innovation activities at SSD. 
Based in Southampton, UK, BMT SSD is a leading independent naval architecture and marine engineering design consultancy providing services for advances and specialised vessels, from initial concept through to detailed design and production.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Company has an established track record in the design of Yachts, Commercial, Offshore Energy and Defence vessels.