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See more Maritime Expert WitnessesThis expert has been working with floating drilling and production vessels for over 40 years. He completed his undergraduate studies in Civil Engineering in Hong Kong prior to earning an M.S. and Ph.D. in Structural Engineering from the University of Houston. He began his career as a Design Engineer and Computer Specialist with The Offshore Company, where for 6 years he performed analyses for the design and operation of floating drilling vessels, including conducting mooring and riser analyses. He then joined Exxon's upstream research affiliate Exxon Production Research Company, where he worked for 22 years. As a Senior Research Specialist in their Offshore Division, this expert conducted research in the areas of mooring and risers and provided technical support to Exxon's offshore operations worldwide, while he also taught internal training courses on mooring and riser systems. Furthermore he has been teaching mooring short courses at the University of Texas and in Singapore. He was the recipient of awards and honors such as the American Petroleum Institute's Citation for Distinguished Meritorious Service, DeepStar's Outstanding Contribution Award, and Who's Who in the South and Southwest. He was the chairman of API Mooring Resources Group for 24 years (1982-2006) responsible for the development of API RP 2SK (mooring design), API RP 2I (mooring inspection), and API RP 2SM (fiber rope mooring). He also played a key role in the development of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) mooring codes, which required a thorough understanding of both American and European mooring codes. Currently, this expert is a Technical Advisor for a private offshore industry consulting group, as well as an independent consultant to the offshore industry. Some of his activities in these roles have included writing mooring standards for Chevron, revising the American Bureau of Shipping Guidance Notes on Application of Fiber Rope for Offshore Mooring, and directing a joint industry project on Arctic mooring systems. He has served as a mooring expert in 7 litigation processes concerning mooring failures.
Offshore Industry Expert, An independent consultancy
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Houston
Bellaire,
Texas
This expert has a quarter century of experience in offshore and high-level onshore marine related positions in the maritime and offshore oil and gas industries. A United States Coast Guard licensed Master since 2007, her background includes operational experience on container vessels, tankers, general cargo vessels, Ro-Ros, LMSRs, research vessels, and yard patrol craft. Her knowledge base also includes extensive experience in maritime operations, safety procedures, operations, logistics, consulting, project management, damage control and training. She was a Commander in the US Navy Reserve and served in the United States Merchant Marine Program until 2011.
Instructor, A maritime consultancy and training center
Bachelor of Science (BS), Texas A&M University, Galveston
Carolina,
Texas
This highly-qualified expert has extensive experience in admiralty and maritime law. After earning his BS in marine transportation from Texas A&M University, and this expert went on to complete testing for a US Coast Guard Third Mate Unlimited Any Gross Ton License. He spent seven years sailing on various types and sizes of US Jones Act and international trading tank vessels in charge of navigation watch, cargo operations, deck maintenance and repair, and ISO/ISM safety management compliance, in all officer ranks. After becoming eligible for a US Coast Guard Master Unlimited Any Gross Tons License, this expert served in command of a 48,000 ton US flagged chemical tanker. He later was selected to serve with the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots as a state commissioned and federally licensed harbor pilot, in the state of Texas for thirteen years. Over the course of his career, this expert has played major roles in the acceptance and implementation of various professional guidelines, including the first Navigation and Safety Guidelines for the Port of Corpus Christi. Currently, this experts serves as a private maritime consultant based out of Texas.
Consultant, A private maritime consultancy in TX
Bachelor of Science (BS), Texas A&M University
Corpus Christi,
Texas
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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.
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