Our Services
- Contract Management of Newbuilding Projects
- Technical Support and Survey
- New Project Development - Including Contract and Technical Specification Support.
- Vessel delivery support.
- Dispute resolution services.
Newbuilding Services
This section is currently under development.
Dispute Resolution and Contract Support
Shipbuilding projects can be complex and uniquely specific, with bespoke contracts and multiple parties involved. Therefore, it is not unusual for differences to develop between the Shipbuilder and Vessel Buyer, other interested parties.
With our unprecedented knowledge and experience of the cruise and passenger shipbuilding process, we are able to provide formal or informal dispute resolution mechanisms to our clients, including mediation and arbitration, amongst others.
Our Principal Consultant is a Chartered Engineer, who is also fully qualified as both a Maritime Arbitrator and a Mediator, and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, as well as a member of the Hong Kong Maritime Arbitration Group and a Supporting Member of the London Maritime Arbitrators Association. He has also been accredited as a Mediator in Hong Kong.
We are also able to offer expert witness services or technical consultancy to parties navigating existing disputes.
About Indigo Star
We are a specialized consultancy serving the cruise industry, providing expert technical support and strategic guidance to both shipbuilders and ship owners.
Our services span the entire lifecycle of shipbuilding projects — from pre-contract planning and negotiations through to design, construction and delivery of vessels.
For shipyards, we streamline construction processes, ensure compliance, and integrate advanced technologies. For operators, we deliver solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and passenger experience.
With deep expertise in contract management and shipbuilding activities, we help our clients build and operate world-class cruise vessels with confidence and precision.
Alex Tunstall
Alexander Tunstall
BA, MEng, LLM, CEng, FCIArb, MIMarEST, MHKMAG
Principal Consultant
Alexander Tunstall is a Chartered Engineer, Maritime Arbitrator, and Accredited Mediator with over 30 years of experience in the global cruise industry working for major corporations. A specialist in passenger shipbuilding, he brings 25 years of expertise in cruise shipbuilding activities, encompassing all aspects of the complex newbuilding process from contract thru design and construction to delivery. Uniquely qualified across both technical and legal frameworks, Alex holds a BA in Legal Studies alongside both an MEng and an LLM.
Throughout his career, Alex has led corporate initiatives and technical projects globally, with a strong recent focus on managing cruise shipbuilding activities and stakeholder relationships in Asia, including Japan and China.
As Principal Consultant, he leverages this unique background to resolve high-stakes technical, commercial, and contractual conflicts. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb) and a Member of both the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST) and the Hong Kong Maritime Arbitration Group (MHKMAG) and available to provide trusted, authoritative dispute resolution services to the international maritime sector.
