Maritime Expert Witnesses in Washington

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Maritime expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including shipping operations, marine engineering, naval architecture, offshore drilling, and maritime safety regulations. Some of the most common specialties among maritime expert witnesses also include shipbuilding, marine pollution, port management, underwater salvage operations, and maritime law enforcement. They have provided opinions on the effects of vessel collisions, oil spills, maritime accidents, piracy incidents, and navigation errors.

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Review Fee $450/hr
Deposition Fee $450/hr
Court Fee $450/hr

This highly-qualified expert has over 25 years of experience in the field of marine engineering, naval architecture, and shipbuilding. He has lead teams performing analysis of stability, structure, performance, safety, and accessibility. Additionally, he works directly with shipyards throughout North America during the construction process to assess quality and schedule performance and ensure compliance with contract specifications. He earned his BS in mechanical engineering from the University of Washington and is a licensed professional engineer in naval architecture and marine engineering in two states. This expert is also a certified project management professional. He is active in his field as a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers and the American Waterways Organization. This expert currently serves as the principal in charge and technical director for a marine engineering and design firm in Washington State that he has worked with for the past 26 years.

Principal in Charge & Technical Director, A marine engineering & design firm in WA

Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Washington

Seattle,

Washington

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Review Fee $150/hr
Deposition Fee $300/hr
Court Fee $400/hr

This highly accomplished expert has over 25 years of experience in his field. He received his BS in engineering and his MS in navigation from the École National Supérieure Maritime in France. He is both a licensed captain and engineer with extensive experience in crew injuries investigations, forensic engineering, vessel repairs, and the Jones Act. Formerly this expert served as a polyvalent officer for both Brittany Ferries and The Cousteau Society as well as the lead project manager of vessel construction for Saupiquet in France. Prior to his current role, he worked as the director of engineering for Tri-Marine International where he was tasked with continually assessing, maintaining, and improving the fleet's technical capabilities. Currently, this expert is the fleet director of a global commercial fishing firm in Washington.

Fleet Director, A commercial fishing firm in WA

Master of Science (MS), Ecole National Supérieure Maritime, France

Sammamish,

Washington

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FAQs for Maritime Expert Witnesses

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?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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