Expert Details
Forensic Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ship Appraisals and Salvage, Human Factors, and Vehicle Design and Operations
ID: 733618
New Jersey, USA
Expert has consulted on the execution of salvage projects with responsibility for the design of salvage approach and methods in collisions, sinkings and groundings. Expert has conducted analyses of the change in oil outflow and structural aspects, including expert testimony. Expert has consulted to owners and underwriters of some of the world's largest yachts with regard to complex damage issues. Expert has consulted on the application of Computer-Aided Design systems in naval architecture.He has consulted on the design and construction supervision of a wide variety of sailing and power yachts.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1982 | Degree: Bachelor of Science | Subject: Aerospace and Ocean Engineering | Institution: Virginia Tech |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 1988 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: President | Department: |
Responsibilities:From 2011 to present, Expert has been President, Senior Partner and Senior Consultant at this longstanding maritime consultancy, where his responsibilities include forensic engineering, human factors, vehicle design and operations, ship salvage and appraisals, structural surveys, naval architecture and project management. He served the firm as VP of Partner from 1993 to 2011 and as Engineering and Marine Consultant from 1987 to 1993. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1984 to 1987 | Employer: Johan Valentijn, Inc. | Title: Chief Engineer | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert served this high-technology design and engineering firm in Newport, Rhode Island, with responsibilities in the conception and implementation of a variety of design projects. These projects included maritime and industrial design; coordinating on-site research projects; construction management; and the design and supervision of computer facilities. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1982 to 1984 | Employer: American Bureau of Shipping | Title: Ocean Engineer and Surveyor | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert provided analyses and certification for fixed offshore structures. He also conducted final technical machinery approvals for every vessel and rig approved by the organization during that period. He also approved the computerization of the flow of plan approvals throughout the machinery department. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Fellow, National Academy of Forensic Engineers Fellow, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers New York Section Papers Committee Chair (1992-94) New York Section Executive Committee (1992-94) 1994 Ship Operations Symposium Steering Committee Member Ad Hoc Panel #6 - Structural Response of Tankers to Collisions and Groundings (1999-2004) Member PE Licensing Committee (1999-present) Member Technical and Research Steering Committee (2002-present) Chairman Ship Repair and Conversion Technical Committee (2002-08) Chairman pro tem ADHOC Panel 14 - OWS (2005-06) Member Small Craft Technical Committee (2005-present) Member Human Factors Technical Committee (2005-present) Chairman Environmental Management Technical Committee (2009-present) Member (MT) Editorial Committee (2012-present) Senior Member, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Member, Society of Marine Port Engineers of New York Member, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Member, National Society of Professional Engineers Member, American Boat and Yacht Council Associate Member of the Association of Average Adjusters of the United States Annual Subscriber to the British Association of Average Adjusters Life member, United States Naval Institute |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Registered Professional Engineer in the State of New York (1989). Board Certified Diplomate in Forensic Engineering by NAFE, accredited by the Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (1993). CO-OP certificate for completing the University's work-study program at MAR, Inc., Rockville, MD (1982). Certified Qualified Individual for the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 and proven competent at the level of OSHA 24-Hour On-Scene Commander as per 29 CFR 1910.120(q) at Massachusetts Maritime Academy's Center for Marine Environmental Protection and Safety (1994). |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| 2014 New Jersey Council of County Vocational - Technical Schools (Monmouth County Vocational School District) Business Partner of the Year Award 1983 Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers Student Paper Award 1982 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics/Soaring Society of America national sailplane student design award, Second Place |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Expert has a number of technical publications regarding ship concept and design principles; marine technology; shipyards; damage causes and effects; commercial vessel issues; computer-aided design; yacht design; surveying; naval architecture and human factors; and many other related fields. |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Expert has testified numerous times in federal, international and state courts and arbitrations on a wide variety of subject within his expertise. His expert witness services have leveraged his wide knowledge of naval architecture and engineering. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| Expert has organized and taught at a wide variety of seminars on subject such as marine insurance, marine environmental protection, crew training, and decision-making. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
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| Dutch | Fluent |
| French | Working knowledge |
| German | Working knowledge |