12 Maritime Operations Expert Witnesses Found

Aviation & Aerospace, Engineering - Business Operations (aviation), failure analysis, Human Factors, Aviation Software engineering and certification, aircraft design, controls, displays, hardware/software integration, Pilot Training, pilot-vehicle interface, Skydiving, Hanggliding, Parachutes, Wingsuits, Airplanes, Helicopters, Safety

...These experiences have equipped him with invaluable expertise across the aerospace industry, encompassing program management, research and development, systems engineering, product development, operations, support, and logistics. Dr. Sestak's notable achievements include directing groundbreaking projects and programs involving a wide array of hardware, software, avionics, and systems integration. Among these programs are the Navy Light Airborne Multi-Purpose System (LAMPS), the first integration of the Global Positioning System (GPS) into an operational military aircraft. He has also made significant contributions to the development and integration of advanced technologies for Boeing wide-body airliners (747, 767, 777), the Boeing Joint Strike Fighter, the Canadian Maritime Patrol Helicopter, and the F-22 Raptor Fighter. Dr....

Video, Accident Reconstruction - Visibility, Daytime Visibility, Nighttime Visibility, Visibility Study, Visibility Analysis, Video, Video Analysis, Photography, Photo Analysis, Photogrammetry, Mapping, Visual, Drone, UAV, Aerial, GIS, Animation, Photomodeling, 3D, Audio, Enhancement, Authentication, Lighting, Human Factors

...He is also FAA certified in the operation of UAV's (drones), and routinely utilizes drones for the creation of maps, photographs and videos. Paul was lead of a team tasked with development of new capture methods used in the creation of 3D models- the result was the capture of approximately 2.2 million square feet of built area, and through the process of photogrammetry, 3D photomodels were created and their accuracy verified. Paul has attended thousands of hours of seminars, symposiums, classes and training conducted by forensic science organizations, and educational institutions. CASES WORKED: Accidents (cars, truck, tractor trailer, farm machinery and implements of husbandry, bus, cargo, train, vessel, pedestrian, bicycle, motorcycle), Slip, Trip & Fall, Wrongful Death, Police Shootings, Property Damage, Defamation, Personal Injury, Criminal, Civil Rights, Maritime, Train, Product Misrepresentation, Construction Defect, Elder Care, Wildland Fire, Structure Fire, Obstructed View....

Maritime - Longshore Industry, Maritime Labor Consulting, Stevedore, Longshoremen, Collective Bargaining Agreements, Longshore Workers, Longshore Jobs, Labor Relations

Richard Marzano has spent over 25 years in the longshore/maritime industry, working in both marine terminal operations and labor management, becoming a West Coast longshore expert. With nearly 15 years in labor relations, bargaining with the ILWU and administering the ILWU-PMA Agreement(s), Mr. Marzano has in-depth knowledge of ILWU/West Coast longshore hiring and employment practices and processes, working and dispatch rules, benefits administration, the ILWU-PMA grievance procedure, the ILWU-PMA reasonable accommodation process (re. the Americans with Disabilities Act) and its application on US West Coast ports.

Maritime, Safety - Oil tanker, Chemical tanker, Container ship, Bulk Carrier, General Cargo vessel, Loss Control, Accident investigation, Incident investigation, Regulatory violation, Regulatory issue, Cargo contamination, Safety issues, Stability issues, First Responder, Training, Vessel management, Personal injury.

Master Mariner Unlimited Tonnage, Liaison to USCG for emergency response to capsized liftboat SEACOR POWER, Safety Officer for salvage of car carrier MV GOLDEN RAY, OCIMF SIRE Inspector Category 1, Tanker Management Self Assessment 3 (TMSA3) Solutions, Marine Safety Advisor for Petroleum Load and Discharge Operations, Expert witness for maritime litigation, Safety Assessments / ISM Audits for Commercial and U.S. Military Sealift Command vessels, 20+ year’s in command of 15 ships, including tankers, Ro-Ro / Container, and break bulk....

Maritime, Accident Reconstruction - Admiralty Law, Marine & Maritime Incident Analysis & Accident Reconstruction, AZIPOD Ships, Podded Ships, Commercial Vessel, Passenger, Cruise Ship, Tug, Barge, Towing, Pilot, Piloting, Navigation, Seamanship, Rules of the Road, Boating Safety, Boating Accident, Yacht, Pleasure Craft, Container Ship

...Inland Rules of the Road (COLREGS), and commercial and pleasure craft operations and safety regulations. Captain Jacobsen’s training and experience have given him the knowledge and unique qualifications to render advice, guidance, opinions, and to provide expert testimony in matters of commercial marine operations and pleasure-craft practices. He is an expert in forensic reconstruction and analysis of maritime accidents and has the ability to explain complex technical terms, concepts, and phenomena in a manner understandable to non-mariners.

Maritime, Accident Reconstruction - Admiralty, Marine & Maritime Incident Analysis & Accident Reconstruction, Commercial Vessel, Passenger, Cruise Ship, Tug, Barge, Towing, Pilot, Piloting, Navigation, Seamanship, Rules of the Road, Boating Safety, Boating Accident, Yacht, Pleasure Craft, Sailboat, Sailing, Jet Ski & PWC

Captain Timmel began his professional career after attending New York Maritime College serving as an officer in the US Merchant Marines for seven years. He sailed in many different positions, attained his Master’s license, and has been a Tampa Bay harbor pilot since 1989, including serving as President. He has made over 6,500 transits piloting yachts, tugs & barges, and ships of all types and sizes including freighters, tankers, container ships, ferries, cruise and passenger vessels, naval vessels, research vessels, and tall ships. Captain Timmel has taught as an Adjunct Professor at New York Maritime College teaching shiphandling, piloting, watchstanding practices, and seamanship to cadets aboard their training ship, the T/S EMPIRE STATE VI, during Summer Sea Terms....

Maritime, Engineering - Marine Engineering, Loss of propulsion, Engine Failure, Bunker Fuels, Allisions, Fire Investigations, Equipment Failures, OWS

...Daly is an accomplished marine engineer with nearly 40 years of experience in the maritime industry. Mr. Daly has been contracted as an expert witness on behalf of vessel owners and other interested parties and as a consulting expert on behalf underwriters and on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice. Mr. Daly is a marine surveyor and the owner of, and principal surveyor for, Daly Marine Services LLC. Daly Marine Services LLC specializes in Hull & Machinery surveys. He has conducted investigations and reported on issues including loss of propulsion, engine failures, fuel quality disputes and fuel related casualties, equipment failures, machinery space fires, structural damage, vessel sinkings, emission cases, personal injuries and other casualties on behalf of ship owners and underwriters....

Security, Premises Liability - Use of Force issues, Security procedures, Nightclubs, Concert Security, Special Event security, Assaults

...Founder of Nighthawk Security and Training Systems; In 1988, LeBrun established Nighthawk Security and Training Systems, reflecting his commitment to operational excellence in the most challenging environments. His experiences in high-risk locales like Mexico City, Johannesburg, and Rio de Janeiro have given him invaluable insights into the unpredictable nature of security work and the judicious application of force. This experience began in his humble beginnings in nightclubs and establishments with entertainment. Educational Achievements and Industry Recognition; Complementing his field experience, LeBrun's academic pursuits in Anti-Terrorism (via ATAB), Maritime Security, and Crisis Risk Management provide a comprehensive framework for understanding the complexities of using force mitigation in various scenarios....

Maritime, Fire - Maritime / Marine Casualties, Admiralty, Maritime / Marine Collisions, Allisions, and/or Groundings, Marine fire / Marine fires / Marine Firefighting, Towing, Navigation Law, Underway Replenishment , Maritime Accident Investigations / Analysis / Consultation, Cargo Claims, Seaman Claims

...He is a graduate of Chaminade High School and holds a BS in Marine Transportation and MS, with honors, in International Transportation Management, both from the State University of New York Maritime College at Ft. Schuyler. He has served in the first Gulf War 1991-1992, Operation Noble Eagle—the response to the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center, and Operation Iraqi Freedom—the second Gulf War from 2002-2010. CAPT Tortora’s decorations include U.S. Navy MSC-Command-at-Sea Designator, U.S. Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medal with bronze cluster, Operational Noble Eagle Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. CAPT Tortora is a an officially recognized expert in marine firefighting, maritime operations, bridge resource management, and marine accident analysis by the US District Court for the Southern District of New York; US District Court for Eastern District of New York; and the US District Court for the Central District of California....

Maritime - Captain, Seaman, Gangway, Master Mariner, Seamanship, Boat, Ship, Collision, Deck, Shipboard Safety, Allision, Cruise

Captain McKamie has 48 years of experience in the maritime industry both at sea and ashore. Captain McKamie is a licensed Unlimited Master Mariner for over 33 years and is a retired U. S. Navy Captain. At sea Captain McKamie was Captain of a very large crude carrier that traded on U. S. domestic and international voyages. While in the Navy Captain McKamie taught shiphandling to Prospective Commanding Officers and Prospective Executive Officers at the Navy School for Shiphandling. Ashore Captain McKamie has management experience in vessel manning, crew training and marine insurance. McKamie, a graduate of the U. S....

Aviation & Aerospace, Travel & Tourism - Airline, Aviation, Airline Revenue Management & Pricing, Loyalty Programs, Airline Network & Scheduling, Airport, Aircraft fleet, transport planning, airline merger & acquisition, airline antitrust, travel, tourism, airline alliances, maritime, frequent flyer, airline management, aviation economics

Donald Garvett is a former Vice President / Executive Vice President of four airlines (most recently, Alaska Airlines), a consultant to over 85 airlines, and a consultant to about 100 other aviation-related, travel/tourism, and maritime clients. His employers and clients are based and provide services worldwide. Garvett has served as a litigation expert for about 25 clients in high-stakes matters. Excellent references as a consulting and testifying expert will be provided upon request. Garvett has unusually broad and deep experience as an airline, travel, aviation, and tourism practitioner. This experience has been gained as both a hands-on senior airline executive and as a consultant to C-Suite executives, Boards, Governments, Financial Institutions, Law Firms, Labor Unions, Government Regulators, Airports, Fixed-Base-Operators, Tourism Authorities, Aircraft Manufacturers/Lessors, and other clients....

Maritime, Management - newbuilding sea trials, bridge resource management, watchkeeping, watchstanding, navigation, shiphandling, tanker operations, cruise ship operations, quality and safety management systems, ISM Code, ISPS Code, regulations for preventing collisions at sea (“Rules of the Road”), teaching and training

Highly accomplished shipmaster and manager of over thirty years’ commercial maritime industry experience....