Admiralty Maritime and Boating Safety Expert Witness | Florida

Expert Qualifications

This expert is well versed in all areas of maritime safety and regulation. He spent 30 years in the United States Coast Guard serving as a Boatswains Mate and Chief Warrant Officer, among other positions in operations and safety. He has conducted a myriad of law enforcement boardings to ensure vessels were in compliance with federal law and safety requirements. He is Coast Guard trained in Jones Act, OSHA Regulations, ABYC standards, and SMS (Safety Management Systems) requirements. This expert is currently a marine safety consultant at his own private consulting practice, where he advises on liability and negligence of marine equipment and behavior aboard ships.

Bio Snapshot

Location: Florida

Certified, Boatswains Mate and Chief Warrant Officer (BOSN), US Coast Guard

Trained, Jones Act

Trained, Maritime OSHA Regulations

Trained, ABYC Standards

Trained, Safety Management Systems Requirements

Former, Marine Safety Officer, US Coast Guard

Former, Officer/Operations, US Coast Guard

Former, Operations Officer, US Coast Guard

Former, Commanding Officer, US Coast Guard

Current, Marine Safety Consultant, private consulting practice

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