Maritime Expert Witnesses in Florida
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Mr. Tomas Octavio Busto
Florida
Captain Tomas O. Busto has 31 years of experience in the Maritime Industry. He earned his BBA in Management from Universidad del Sagrado Corazón and then his BS in Marine Transportation from Texas A&M University Galveston. He previously worked for Royal Caribbean International and Royal Caribbean Group where he served as a 1st Officer and Chief Officer, a staff Captain and Second in Command, and...
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Admiralty Maritime and Boating Safety Expert Witness
Florida
This expert is well versed in all areas of maritime safety and regulation. He spent 30 years in the United States Coast Guard serving as a Boatswains Mate and Chief Warrant Officer, among other positions in operations and safety. He has conducted a myriad of law enforcement boardings to ensure vessels were in compliance with federal law and safety requirements. He is Coast Guard trained in Jones...
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Maritime Operations Expert Witness
Florida
This highly qualified maritime safety expert has been captaining ships for more than 30 years. He is trained in all operations of maritime operations and safety and has instructed on ships and ship safety extensively. He currently owns his own maritime safety and transportation logistics consulting firm, where he conducts training in the class room, in ports, and aboard ships.
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Coastal Engineering Expert Witness
Florida
This expert is a coastal engineer with 16 years of experience in engineering and project management. His wide-ranging expertise includes dredging and navigation studies, wave and hydrodynamic studies, beach nourishment, physical and numerical modeling, feasibility studies, design of traditional and innovative short protection structures, and coast flood plain mapping. He has considerable...
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Maritime and Admiralty Expert Witness
Florida
This expert has over 20 years of experience as a mariner. He received a B.S. in Marine Transportation from Texas A&M University and a M.S. in Marine Management from the Maine Maritime Academy as well as a J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law. In addition, he served on the United States Naval Reserve for over 20 years, eventually retiring as a Commander, and trained hundreds of cadets...
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Maritime Expert Witness FAQs
A maritime expert witness is a professional with extensive knowledge and experience in the field of maritime operations. They provide testimony or evidence in legal cases related to maritime issues.
Maritime expert witnesses can handle a variety of cases, including ship collisions, oil spills, cargo disputes, personal injury on vessels, and violations of maritime law.
Yes, there are several subspecialties such as naval architecture, marine engineering, offshore drilling, shipping regulations, and marine safety among others.
They can provide insights into safety protocols, equipment maintenance, crew training and other factors that may have contributed to the incident.
An expert can provide detailed analysis on cause of the spill, impact assessment, cleanup procedures and adherence to environmental regulations.
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