David Martyn

Mr. Martyn received his Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering, with honors, from the United States Coast Guard Academy, and Master of Science degrees for Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering, and Industrial & Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan.  He also earned a Master of Business Administration from Washington University in St. Louis.  He specializes in vessel stability, hull structures, propulsion and machinery systems, and crew/passenger safety.  His responsibilities at S-E-A include analyses of mechanical component and equipment failures, marine accident investigations, and workplace and marine safety evaluations.

Prior to joining S-E-A, Mr. Martyn served in the United States Coast Guard for over 22 years as a naval architecture technical expert, and as a Marine Safety professional responsible for enforcing international treaties and U.S. federal laws and regulations on safety, security, and environmental protection for the commercial maritime industry.  His experience includes inspections of commercial vessels and offshore oil and gas facilities, plus investigations of commercial maritime accidents.

Mr. Martyn is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), and a Certified Marine Investigator (CMI). He is a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), and American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC).