Ayman Alakkawi

Ayman Alakkawi, Chief Marine Engineer, Chartered Marine Engineer (CEng, UK) is a marine engineering and safety expert specializing in vessel integrity, regulatory compliance, and accident investigation. With a career that spans shipboard engineering, academic leadership, and regulatory consulting, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating vessel casualties, assessing regulatory compliance, and evaluating engineering failures.

Mr. Alakkawi has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across North America and internationally, involving complex technical disputes in the maritime, offshore oil & gas, and renewable energy sectors. His MSc in Engineering & Management in Marine Engineering, along with certifications such as ISM/ISPS/MLC Lead Auditor and IMO Accident Investigation, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving marine engineering and vessel operations.