Marine Safety Consultant - James W. Allen
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Marine
Safety Consultant - James W Allen -
Company
Profile
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I served thirty years in the United States Coast Guard
as a Boatswains Mate and Chief Warrant Officer (BOSN).
Experienced in the operation, navigation, and
maintenance of vessels ranging from small craft to
ships, maintenance of docks, piers, and aids to
navigation. Directly and indirectly involved in
thousands of search and rescue cases. Conducted a myriad
of law enforcement boarding's to insure vessels were in
compliance with federal laws and safety requirements.
Conducted appropriate investigations when necessary, as
well as inspected and issued citations for pleasure
craft, marinas, chemical facilities, oil transfer
stations, tow boats and barges. Prepared comprehensive
case files, written reports, affidavits, and provided
testimony in depositions and court proceedings for
marine related accidents, pollution incidents, illegal
immigrants, and drug seizures. |
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Since establishing myself as a marine safety consultant
and expert witness in 1992, I have
gained extensive
experience in litigation support over the past 18 years.
I have provided expert testimony for depositions and
trials as well as written reports and affidavits for
litigation
throughout the United States. I have
testified in cases involving a vessels operation,
maintenance, navigation. I have also testified in cases
concerning product liability, Jones Act,
cruise ships,
pleasure craft, Captains responsibilities, safety
equipment, aids to navigation, marlinespike seamanship,
docks, seawalls, OSHA Regulations, ABYC Standards,
Safety
Management Systems (SMS) requirements, OSHA
requirements, and warning signs that apply
to a marine
environment.
My experience encompasses operation of vessels in and
upon the high seas, inland waterways, western rivers,
inland lakes and rivers.
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