Robert Prior

With nearly three decades of experience in naval architecture, forensic reconstruction and general engineering, Rob is a specialist regarded for his technical expertise and broad experience.
Rob has carved out a unique niche in the marine consultancy sector, by bridging the gap between master mariners and naval architects, ensuring engineering solutions are grounded with real-world maritime experience. A veteran of over 150 collision and grounding investigations, Rob is a pioneer in bespoke VDR/AIS analysis. He is renowned for developing sophisticated mathematical manoeuvring models that power critical “What If?” and counter-factual scenarios. Adaptive and flexible, where no software was available for a particular task, Rob has often written his own code to fill the gap.
His wider technical versatility spans complex mooring analysis, container stowage forensics, and classification compliance.
Rob has given written expert advice in his own name to arbitral tribunals and courts globally, and has given expert testimony to commercial arbitration in the UK.
Rob has a BEng (Hons) in Aeronautical Engineering from Imperial College London, and an MSc in Maritime Engineering Science from the University of Southampton.