Michael Monahan has over 40 years shipping industry experience, most recently as a Naval Architect, Vessel Manager/DPA, Marine Surveyor and ISM/ISO Auditor. He has had various arbitration and expert witness appointments.

Mr Monahan holds a BSc in Marine Engineering. He is an aspiring full member of the London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA), a Member of the Society of Maritime Arbitrators (NY), and a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.