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Appointment helps drive UK shipbuilders towards net-zero marine solutions
SSI has appointed Andrew King to support the deployment of its digital design and engineering tools in UK shipyards as the British industry turns to net-zero solutions
Experienced naval architect Andrew King has been appointed by design software provider SSI to lead its deployment of digital design and production tools in UK shipyards.
Mr King has held naval architecture positions and senior commercial and technical advisory roles for marine engineering and shipbuilding organisations including Cammell Laird, BAE Systems, Babcock, James Fisher & Sons, Expleo and Belcan.
At SSI, he will use his experience and contacts to develop business and net‑zero innovation initiatives across the naval, commercial marine and leisure sectors.
Mr King’s recent projects have focused on net-zero innovation in the maritime industry, including winning bids in two UK Shore clean-maritime demonstration competitions in partnership with Bibby Marine and Elire Group.
“The challenge facing maritime is no longer simply developing new technologies; it is developing engineers capable of integrating those technologies into real ships operating in real commercial environments,” said Mr King.
With SSI, he will undertake a new programme designed to equip maritime professionals with the skills required to evaluate, design, integrate and manage net-zero technologies throughout the entire vessel lifecycle.
“The programme will utilise real-world decarbonisation case studies and industry-standard digital engineering tools, including SSI’s ShipConstructor and ShipbuildingPLM platforms, enabling delegates to assess future-fuel retrofits and newbuild applications within a practical vessel design and lifecycle management environment,” said Mr King.
In September 2026, Mr King became a visiting professor in marine engineering and design for net-zero solutions at Liverpool John Moores University’s Global Centre for Maritime Innovation, where he will develop a professional education programme designed to help shipowners, shipmanagers, shipyards and design consultants bridge the gap between innovation, engineering projects and net-zero solutions.
This programme is supported by the UK Government’s Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade and the Royal Academy of Engineering under the visiting-professors FY2627 - round 13 scheme.
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