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Marine Transportation Safety & Vessel Security Expert Witness
This expert has been working on and with seafaring vessels for over 40 years. He graduated from Massachusetts Maritime Academy with a B.S. in Nautical Science and Marine Transportation and holds a U.S. Coast Guard Master License. A retired Captain of the Untied States Navy, he served on numerous Navy warships and was the Head of Maritime Affairs for the Chief of Naval Operations during Operations Desert Storm. Throughout his career he commanded tankers, containerships, research vessels, and high-speed ferries. After retiring from the Navy he served in multiple positions in the private sector and was the Safety Manager for Norwegian Cruise Lines. In this position he was responsible for all safety related issues in the operation of 3 US Flag large passenger ships. He was responsible for training, documentation of Standards of Training Certification and Watch Keeping, and International Safety Management compliance for ships with 3,000 passengers and crews in excess of 900 per vessel. Currently, this expert is the Director of Maritime Relations at a leading provider of private maritime safety and security solutions, while he also serves as a Maritime Nautical Inspector for the second largest open ship registry in the world, conducting safety, International Safety Management, and Port Security Inspection audits. He is also a Visiting Professor and Deck Training Officer at a major maritime academy.
Visiting Professor & Deck Training Officer, A maritime academy in MA
Bachelor of Science (BS), Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Centerville |
Massachusetts
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What is a maritime expert witness?
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.
What types of cases can a maritime expert witness handle?
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.
Are there subspecialties within the field of maritime expertise?
Yes, there are several subspecialties such as naval architecture, marine engineering, offshore drilling, shipping regulations, and marine safety among others.
How can a maritime expert witness assist in a personal injury case on a vessel?
They can provide insights into safety protocols, equipment maintenance, crew training and other factors that may have contributed to the incident.
Why is it important to hire a maritime expert witness in an oil spill case?
An expert can provide detailed analysis on cause of the spill, impact assessment, cleanup procedures and adherence to environmental regulations.
How does Expert Institute select its Maritime expert witnesses?
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