Offshore Drilling Expert Witnesses

ForensisGroup Offshore Drilling Expert Witnesses have many years of experience in marine surveying and risk assessment. This expertise includes marine operations in the offshore oil and gas industry, accidents involving offshore cranes, pipeline damage, crane failures, hurricane and heavy weather damage, mooring system failures, drill rig moves, and mobile offshore drilling units.

They are also able to testify on the environmental effects of seismic blasts used in initial search procedures.

They have provided expert witness deposition testimony in connection with marine casualties and accidents on offshore drilling platforms and concerning their operation and standards.

Our offshore drilling experts have professional experience as officers in the U.S. Navy, marine sales managers, marine representatives, drilling marketing representative, and offshore drilling transportation representatives.

Many have been part of the process to obtain permits and exemptions for exploring natural gas and oil and are familiar with the workings of the federal Interior Department Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), and the National Marine Fisheries Service.

If our selection doesn’t include the offshore drilling expert witness you’re looking for, contact us. We will assist you in locating the right expert for your case, and provide you with an initial case consultation at no cost. And because our experts don’t pay a fee to be listed, we can recruit only the most trusted and credible experts based on a rigorous screening process. Contact us to learn more and retain a highly-qualified offshore drilling expert for your case.

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Engineering Expert Witness TX 534145

Expertise Description

I am an experienced engineering expert witness with more than 25 years in the field. I have expertise performing failure analysis of electrical and electronic equipment and systems, specializing in fire related losses; evaluations of power distribution system failures; electrical contacts and electrocutions; investigations and analyses of industrial fires and explosions; failure analyses of petrochemical process controls and instrumentation; residential and commercial electrical fire causation analyses. I have provided deposition, consultations, and courtroom testimony for over 25 years as an engineering expert witness.

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Maritime Law Expert Witness FL 526390

Expertise Description

I have over 25 years of consulting experience in maritime law with an emphasis in safety and operations. My expertise includes: complying with all USCG, ABS and ISM/ISPS regulations with respect to safety, lifesaving, pollution prevention, vessel security and dynamic positioning as well as Noble policies and contractor policies, overall safety of the rig as well as the safe navigation of the vessel while underway/making way and during DP operations; coordinating and working with representatives from above mentioned regulatory bodies during inspections and audits, ensuring all navigational equipment is maintained & improved as necessary; and actively mentoring the marine department personnel with respect to training, vessel operations and protocol. I have also served as a captain of all types and sizes of vessels. I am offering my services as a maritime law expert witness.

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Construction Engineering Expert 530746 AL

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I have over spent 45 years working in the field of construction engineering. My areas of expertise include capital project development, commercial and industrial facilities; engineering design; geotechnical, structural, materials, and environmental engineering and building envelope forensics; failure investigations; building envelope and moisture intrusion studies; waste disposal systems; highway, airport, and specialized loaded pavement evaluation and design; vibration studies; and geohydrological studies and groundwater assessments. I have provided consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony for more than 35 years as a construction engineering expert witness.

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Oil/Gas Expert 530487 TX

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I have over 35 years experience in oil & gas energy with expertise in plant operations, project management, project engineering, construction management, process/facilities engineering, technical and contract due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, process technology licensing, and oil & gas facility commissioning. I have additional knowledge in LNG and oil terminal projects, gas and liquids pipelines, turbine- driven compressor and generator units, liquids pumping stations, condensate stabilization facilities, polymer production, GTL/CTL plants, NGL extraction trains, gas treatment units, petrochemical manufacturing complexes, refinery revamps and additions, offshore fixed platforms and floating production systems handling oil & gas production, fossil-fuel power plants, and oil sands facilities. I have provided consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony as an oil and gas energy expert witness for more than 20 years.

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Water Quality Expert 523475 LA

Expertise Description

I have over 30 years’ experience as a civil/environmental engineer in the water industry. My expertise includes project development, construction, environmental monitoring, and compliance assistance. It also includes training, investigation, and enforcement in the areas of sanitation, drinking water, and oil production facilities. I have additional expertise in the development of policies, standards, and procedures for wastewater and drinking water construction grant programs in EPA Region 8, and EPA national tribal grant programs. I am offering my services as a water quality expert witness.

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Petroleum Engineering Expert 529294 PA

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I have over 15 years experience in Petroleum Engineering with expertise in drill bit and rock interactions, oilfield mechanics, applied engineering, hydraulic refracturing materials, petroleum geomechanics, injectivity changes and sand production, injection wells, reservoir geomechanics, hydraulic fracturing, wellbore integrity, drill bit mechanics and poroelasticity. I have prior expert witness experience with consultations and depositions.

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Geological Sciences Expert 460173 WA

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With over 45 years’ experience in the practical application of the geological sciences, my areas of expertise include construction and professional liability claims, environmental and permitting issues, and geologic site condition analyses. I have spent more than 35 years as a geological sciences expert witness and have provided numerous clients with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Pipeline Expert 522212 TX

Expertise Description

I have over 40 years of consulting experience in pipelines with an emphasis on gas plants, crude oil terminals, refineries, and the purchasing and destruction of pipelines. I have also worked with easement contracts, rights of way, abandoned pipelines, environmental issues, asbestos, and pipeline appraisals. I have spent more than a decade providing deposition and courtroom testimony as a pipeline expert witness.

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Geology Expert 460173 WA

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I have over 45 years experience in the practical application of the geological sciences with expertise in construction and professional liability claims, environmental and permitting issues, and geologic site condition analyses. I have more than 35 years expert witness experience with consultations, depositions, and courtroom testimony.

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Maritime Expert 524260 NJ

Expertise Description

I have over 45 years of maritime experience with a focus in marine transportation operations, marine construction contracts, marine construction management, claim analyses; nautical sciences such as navigation, piloting, seamanship, shiphandling, rules of the road, meteorology, vessel stability, and cargo handling. I have additional experience in maritime claims involving bulk carriers, petroleum tankers, cargo vessels, roll on/roll off vessels, passenger vessels, oceanographic research vessels, tugboats/towboats, petroleum and bulk products barges, oil-drilling rigs, crane and dredge barges, offshore supply vessels, ferries, commercial fishing vessels, oil spill response vessels and recreational boating craft from personal watercraft (jet skis) to megayachts. I have provided deposition, consultations, and courtroom testimony for more than 25 years as a maritime expert witness.

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Offshore Engineering Expert 519780 CA(S)

Expertise Description

I have spent over 30 years in the Merchant Marine and Offshore Oil/Gas Industries with a particular focus in Structural steel/aluminum design and analysis; Due diligence support to ship owners/operators; Advisor to US Port Authorities on connection of merchant ships to Shore Power (“Cool Ironing”); and the Project management of large engineering projects (Structural, Electrical, HVAC, Piping, Outfitting, Machinery / Equipment installations, Hydraulic systems). I have experience with Oversight and budget responsibilities for large complex marine engineering projects, naval architecture, and structural engineering with design and construction in both steel and aluminum.

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Petroleum Engineering Expert 59093 TX

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I have more than 30 years of experience in the field as a Petroleum Engineer, I have also earned certifications as Fire and Explosion Investigator and as a Fire Investigator Instructor. I am an experienced drilling (land, offshore and deepwater), production and completion engineer specializing in, among other areas well and blowout control, drilling planning and operations, site supervision, rig and site safety, drilling rigs, drilling optimization and drilling problems, production impairment/restoration, and fracturing. Most of my research and development efforts are in the field of drilling and related problems. I have developed the vertical intervention concept from a floater, offset kill concept from a barge and design concepts for shallow gas diverters. Also, I have done research in the area of differential pressure pipe sticking. I have over 30 years of expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Petroleum Engineering Expert 508717 AL

Expertise Description

I have more than 40 years of experience with drilling well sites and over 25 years as a Professional Engineer in both Petroleum and Environmental Engineering. I have been Drill Site Manager, and also a Professor instructing on subjects such as drilling fluids and technology, petroleum computational methods, reservoir fluids, well completions, well logging, and artificial lift. I also provide forensic engineering investigations for site accidents and issues. I have over 10 years expert witness experience with consultation and deposition.

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Software Development Expert 507603 CA(S)

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I have more than 40 years experience in the field of Software Engineering with expertise in Software Development. My experience includes software contract performance, paternity, and valuation, as well as: computer forensics, engineering practices, software taxation issues, software industry appropriate compensation, and patent, copyright, and other intellectual property rights both for software and non-software technology matters. I have over 20 years expert witness experience with consultation, deposition and courtroom testimony.

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Maritime Expert 505672 FL

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I have more than 15 years experience in Admiralty and the Maritime industry with expertise in all marine vessel operations. I have experience in marine safety, marine accidents, casualties, marine insurances, vessel inspection, ship management, crewing, chartering, fuel procurement and bunkering, port and terminal operations, heavy lift, offshore operations, stowage and stability, barge fleets, seamanship, towing, weather routing, stevedoring and cargo operation. I am a successful senior executive with experience across a wide range of commercial and operational activity in three countries. The non-regulated cargo that is primarily transported are: oilfield drilling fluids (calcium chlorid, calcium bromide, and zinc bromide), oilfield exploration and production wastes, liquid fertilizers (UAN, ammonium thiosulfate), petrochemical manufacturing by-products, various wastewater cargo, molasses, and other cargo that fall into this category. I have prior expert witness experience with consultation, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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marine petroleum Expert 503848 WI

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I have more than 45 years experience in the Marine-Petroleum Industry with expertise in helping clients understand and mitigate risk in chartering and operating petroleum tank ships. I have experience with voyage and time charter petroleum tanker operations, tanker inspection and vetting administration, due diligence review of tanker and barge fleet acquisitions, incident investigation and arbitration tribunal attendance, and harbor and export system project evaluation. I have additional knowledge of offshore petroleum production; major shipyard modification program management and quality control, major oil spill response, deep-draft marine petroleum storage terminal operations, and preparation of USCG approved petroleum tanker operating procedures. I have over 5 years expert witness experience with consultation and deposition.

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Power Plant Expert 135072 CA(S)

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I have over 10 years experience in power plant electrical engineering. My expertise includes nuclear power plants, oil field systems, steam generation boilers, heat recovery steam generators, gas turbines, steam turbines, micro-turbines, reciprocating engines, transformers, switchgear, power plant auxiliary equipment, controls, distribution, and air quality permits and reporting. I have prior expert witness experience.

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Oil And Gas Petroleum Engineering Expert 159813 CA(S)

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I have 30 years experience with petroleum engineering and oil / gas operations. My expertise includes oil and gas production, drilling, and exploration industry in California, Texas, the Gulf of Mexico, West Africa, and the Middle East. I have prior expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Coastal Engineering Expert 96979 CA(S)

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I have over 35 years experience in oceanography, specializing in coastal engineering. My expertise includes: beach nourishment; coastal development / engineering / processes; data analysis; environmental monitoring; estuarian dynamics; hydrology; kelp reefs; lagoons; maritime engineering; nearshore oceanography; numerical modeling; offshore structure design; reefs; shoreline changes; simulations; structural dynamics analysis; tsunamis; water quality monitoring; wave measurements and climate cycles; and wetlands restoration. I have more than 10 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Geotechincal Engineering Expert 45703 AZ

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I am a Registered Geotechnical Engineer with over 40 years of professional experience on major project assignments, including soil and foundation investigations, geologic and seismic investigations, field exploration and laboratory testing programs, engineering analysis, and on monitoring of earthwork and foundation construction for commercial, municipal, industrial, school, hospital, waterfront and residential developments. Since 1995, I have served as an independent geotechnical engineering consultant on over 700 design and construction projects, case reviews, and consulting assignments. I served as geotechnical engineering consultant to established engineering firms in California and Nevada, and as expert witness for legal dispute resolutions and insurance claim assessments. I have more than 15 years expert witness experience.

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Petroleum Engineering Expert 38952 LA

Expertise Description

I have over 60 years experience in petroleum and natural gas engineering with over 35 years in supervising production, drilling, completion and workover operations for oil companies and drilling contractor on land, inland waters and offshore operations. My experience also includes consulting in oilfield operations, rig, drilling, production, crane operations, and safety. I have more than 25 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Hydraulic Design Expert 33220 CA(S)

Expertise Description

I have over 40 years experience in mechanical engineering. My experience includes design engineering and chief engineering for several companies and ownership of companies involved in fabrication of truck bodies, accessories, and construction equipment. I have more than 10 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Product Liability Failure Analysis Expert 9027 CA(N)

Expertise Description

I have more than 30 years experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering. My areas of expertise include failure analysis and design of consumer products and industrial equipment: pressure vessels, heat exchangers, valves, piping, general machinery, frame and structural components, compressors, pumps, turbines, ladders, chairs, bicycles, automobiles, trucks, railcars, and aircraft components. My specialties include: True color 3D Laser and Structured Light scanning documentation of small parts, vehicles (e.g. crush), equipment, and accident and crime scenes. My experience also includes preserving evidence digitally, measuring parts, and comparing vehicle crush. My additional expertise includes computer simulation and animation, 3D fly around, video, photographic and poster board presentation, and engineering technical services, as well as extensive experience in industrial equipment injuries and failures, including fans and other rotating machinery. I have over 10 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Dismantlement Expert 501503 TX

Expertise Description

I have more than 40 years experience in the Petrochemical and Refining fields with expertise in the dismantlement of industrial facilities and industrial buildings. I have experience with decommissioning, demolition, explosives, dismantling, asbestos abatement, and asset recovery. My focus is on industrial facilities including petrochemical, oil & gas, refining, metals, power, manufacturing, mining, and also to categorize and strategically liquidate scrap metal and other surplus assets. I have provided consulting services with all aspects of the dismantling, demolition and asset recovery process, and am also an estimator. I have over 15 years expert witness experience with consultation, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Petroleum Expert Witness TX 461901

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I have a B.S. in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering from Pennsylvania State University, along with a Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law. I have more than 40 years’ experience in the petroleum and natural gas industries with expertise in wells, drilling rigs, oilfield engineering, safety programs, and industry standards and practice – onshore and offshore. My additional knowledge of production management includes construction, reservoirs, natural gas, welding, pipelines, and oilfield equipment. I have over 30 years of expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony in federal, state and international courts.

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Land Use Expert 458396 CA(N)

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I have more than 30 years experience in the field of Geosciences with expertise in the identification, investigation, and remediation of geologic hazards, involving land use planning, environmental assessments, earth movements, soil testing, field exploration and analysis, and presentation of findings. I have particular experience with the evaluation of active faults for construction site planning, the development of seismic safety programs and policies, and the determination of remediation and design alternatives for geologically sound site development. I have over 20 years expert witness experience.

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Pipeline Expert 17761 CA(S)

Expertise Description

I am experienced in pipeline engineering issues, having over 35 years of experience. My areas of expertise include: gas and liquid pipelines, pipeline integrity, pipeline hydrostatic testing, and failures of pipelines. I also have experience with compressor stations, pump stations and equipment such as pumps, compressors, and gas turbines. I have more than 25 years of expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Subsea Pipeline Expert 435823 CA(S)

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I have more than 35 years of experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering and Quality Assurance, including years Hard Hat Commercial Diving experience with Naval work, Bridges, Piers, Marinas and overseas Subsea pipeline projects. Experience further includes forensic cases involving defecting construction, both topside and underwater with special training in Nuclear Physics, Welding Inspections, Destructive and nondestructive Testing Techniques, Nuclear Power Plant Equipment Inspection,Underwater Welding, Underwater Salvage, Demolition, Crash Testing, Commercial, Vehicle Dynamics, Death Investigations, Acceleration Values, Braking, Rotating Equipment for Turbines, Pumps, Compressors, Expanders, Motors. I have over 15 years of expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Statistics Expert 430862 CA(S)

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I have more than 40 years experience as a Statistician in the field of Statistics. My expertise includes advanced and sophisticated data analytics, sampling method and requirements, probabilistic and statistical analysis, statistical modeling, student grading, and industrial and medical applications of statistics to quality. I have additional knowledge in reliability and survival analysis, data analysis, Environmental assessment and Impact; as well as, quantification of incremental sales due to online chatting and web help. I have over 30 years expert witness experience.

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Petroleum Engineering Expert 349705 TX

Expertise Description

I have more than 35 years experience in the field of Petroleum Engineering. My experience includes onshore and offshore oil and gas drilling and production operations. My expertise consists of oilfield and industrial safety; supervising drilling operations from pre-drill land damage settlements to production; safety engineering; pipeline operations; fires and explosions investigations; well-cost estimates; rig schedules; regulatory permits; rig selection; completion plans; supervision of open and cased hole logging, perforating, acidizing, and fracture simulation. I have prior expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Well Construction Expert 319152 TX

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I have more than 30 years experience in the field of Management, Engineering, and Planning of deepwater operations and well construction. I have experience managing exploration, deepwater operations and development projects through conceptual planning, start-up, and completion stages. I have prior expert witness experience.

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Marine Surveying Expert 318984 TX

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I have over 50 years experience in marine surveying and risk assessment. My areas of expertise include: marine operations in the offshore oil and gas industry; admiralty; accidents involving dock, shipboard, and offshore cranes; anchor-handling, towing, and mooring incidents; swing rope and personnel basket worker transfer accidents; pipeline damage; cargo and cargo container damage; crane failures; hurricane and heavy weather damage; mooring system failures; anchor-handling operational failures; towing system failures; rig moves; mobile offshore drilling units; and collisions. I have prior expert witness experience.

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