Marine transportation, marine construction, and vessel operations across ocean, coastal, and inland environments define this maritime operations professional’s expert witness practice, supported by over 45 years of experience. Their background includes extensive seagoing and shoreside experience in navigation, piloting, seamanship, shiphandling, and cargo operations, as well as oversight of marine terminal and shipyard activities. Ongoing work with Fisher International Maritime Consultants, LLC reflects sustained responsibility for marine transportation operations, marine construction contracts, and claim analysis, including supervision of vessel design, construction, conversion, and repair projects and administration of associated contracts. Their qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in maritime studies. Licensure includes United States Coast Guard-issued licensure as Master and First-Class Pilot for vessels of any size. Professional experience includes work with organizations such as Fisher International Maritime Consultants, LLC, Ocean Signals, Inc., Standard Marine Services, Inc., Prudential Lines, Inc., Ship Analytics, Inc., and Mobil Oil Corporation, reflecting experience in vessel operations, marine transportation management, and maritime consulting.

Their work includes analysis of marine transportation systems, vessel stability, meteorology, rules of the road, and cargo handling, along with evaluation of operational practices and compliance with maritime regulations. The expert’s experience extends to marine construction management, contract negotiation and administration, and assessment of disputes involving shipyard operations and vessel projects. Their background includes senior-level involvement in the analysis of marine claims across a wide range of vessel types, including bulk carriers, petroleum tankers, cargo vessels, roll-on/roll-off vessels, passenger vessels, tugboats, barges, offshore supply vessels, dredging equipment, and recreational craft. Their work also incorporates application of regulatory frameworks and standards issued by the United States Coast Guard, American Bureau of Shipping, and OSHA, along with customary maritime industry practices. In legal matters involving maritime operations and marine transportation, this expert provides analysis related to vessel operations, navigation practices, marine construction contracts, and regulatory compliance. Their work addresses marine casualty incidents, contract disputes, vessel performance, and operational decision-making across commercial and recreational maritime contexts. The expert has more than 25 years of experience providing consultation, deposition testimony, and courtroom testimony, and has been retained in connection with more than 475 matters in federal and state courts, arbitration venues, and international proceedings. Their work also includes preparation of expert analyses and reports, review of opposing expert positions, and evaluation of investigative findings in maritime claims.