Concept Development, FEED/feasibility studies and research & innovation projects

We offer a range of specialist technical services across a broad spectrum of engineering disciplines, through our dedicated Malin Marine Consultants (MMC) business unit. This group of experienced naval architects and engineers, have recently successfully delivered a variety of projects including:

Stability, structural and mooring analyses;
Feasibility, concept and FEED solutions;
Low emission propulsion systems;
Design for production and advanced manufacturing technologies;
Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS) analysis;
Naval architecture;
Heavy lift consultancy;
Structural engineering;
Warranty & third party review;
QAHSE

Our clients span a variety of sectors, from ferry, naval and commercial vessel operators to shipyards, marine civil contractors and marine infrastructure owners – with projects ranging from local initiatives, to international scopes.

MMC offer clients a single point of contact, through which they may access all of the expertise and proven capabilities of Malin Group

meet the mmc team

Chris Dunn, Managing Director

Chris, a Chartered Engineer and a Member of the Royal Institute of Naval Architects, has over 30 years’ experience in the Shipbuilding and Offshore Wind sectors in the West of Scotland, including 17 years at BAE Systems working across many of the technical departments within the Upper Clyde shipyards. Chris joined Malin Group in Feb 2020 following spells with Gamesa Offshore Wind and Ferguson Marine, and now heads up the Malin Marine Consultants business unit.

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Jonathan Brown, Technical Director

Jonathan graduated from the University of Strathclyde with a Masters in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. During this time, he worked in a range of industries including defence, commercial, heavy lift, and oil and gas both in Scotland and China. Since, he has worked for BAE Systems on the Graduate Development Framework, gaining both design and commissioning experience. Following this, he joined Malin Group as a Technical Specialist – Naval Architect to work on developing Malin's long term and concept projects before becoming the Engineering Director of Malin Marine Consultants. In 2020 he was selected as a Future Maritime Leader by the Global Maritime Forum.

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amber lithgow, graduate engineer

Amber joined Malin Group as a graduate engineer in 2022 after completing university with a Master’s degree in Computer-Aided Mechanical Engineering. Her broad technical experience covers a range of engineering disciplines, which is combined with eleven years of working directly with clients and customers. This mix of in-depth knowledge of engineering fundamentals, confidence and communication expertise make her a perfect fit for the Malin Consultants team. Amber has worked on a variety of projects - primarily leading MariLight 1 and 2 - focusing on lightweighting ship structures using Topology Optimisation coupled with Additive Manufacturing.

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Sean Brannan, marine systems engineer

Sean has recently joined Malin Marine Consultants as a Marine Systems Engineer, harnessing over ten years of experience, built across the nuclear and defence sectors. From newbuild to decommissioning, Sean has worked across a number of nuclear sites, applying his diverse skillset as a mechanical engineer; this has involved design for fluid and fuel systems, and project management of bespoke equipment required for mechanical handling, with a particular specialism in large capacity cranes.

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beth robertson, project manager

Beth joins the Malin Marine Consultants team, bringing extensive project management experience, gathered across several industries including pharmaceutical wholesale, NPI and construction. Most recently Beth has overseen the construction of two aseptic oncology facilities located in Luton and Belfast. Having worked with diverse teams and clients, Beth is poised to cement existing client and stakeholder relationships, whilst creating new business development opportunities. Beth’s skills and experience will enable her to support the team in efficient project delivery, providing pioneering solutions and innovative design solutions for the marine sector.

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elia bazzucca, graduate engineer

Elia joined Malin Marine Consultants in 2024 as a Graduate Engineer. He successfully completed a bachelor's in Naval Architecture with High Performance Marine Vehicles at the University of Strathclyde in 2023, before joining the MMC team. As part of this small, focused team, Elia will draw upon his proven communication and organisational skills to push forward a number of key projects, driving new and innovative solutions, and the engagement of new clients and prospects.

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Malin marine consultants are specialists in concept development, FEED & feasibility studies and research and innovation projects – and they offer clients a single point of contact, through which they may also access the wider expertise and proven capabilities of Malin Group

Discover our marilight projects (Marilight and MariLight 2), which aim to provide the marine industry with a clear route to using Large Scale Additive Manufacturing (LSAM) for certified and approved component fabrication.