MARITIME CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Expert Witness Services for Maritime Legal Matters

We are widely regarded as expert witnesses in maritime legal matters. We combine deep technical knowledge, decades of industry experience, and courtroom credibility to support complex legal cases and arbitration proceedings.

Trusted Marine Surveyors Supporting Legal Professionals Across Australia and Internationally

Expert witnesses play a vital role in maritime legal proceedings by providing independent, technical opinion to assist courts, tribunals, and arbitration panels in reaching informed decisions. At Maritime Survey Australia, our accredited marine experts deliver this service across Australia and internationally, supporting the legal and insurance sectors with credible, court-ready evidence in a wide range of maritime disputes.

Specialists in Marine Expert Witness Services

At Maritime Survey Australia (MSA), our AMSA-accredited Marine Surveyors are widely regarded as expert witnesses in maritime legal matters. We combine deep technical knowledge, decades of industry experience, and courtroom credibility to support complex legal cases and arbitration proceedings.

Whether it involves vessel performance disputes, unsafe port incidents, or large-scale new-build disagreements, MSA provides clear, defensible opinions that hold up under legal scrutiny. For over 20 years, Australia’s top legal firms, insurers, and government agencies have turned to us for timely expert reports, incident investigations, and testimony that stands up in court, tribunals, or arbitration.

What We Do

Independent technical opinions for litigation, arbitration, or mediation
Expert witness reports aligned with court and tribunal requirements
Investigations into maritime incidents and technical failures
Expert testimony in court, arbitration, tribunals, and inquiries
Clear interpretation of complex marine engineering and safety issues
Our Areas of Expertise Include

Vessel assessments

Marine engineering failures
Vessel collisions, groundings, and structural failures
Navigation and mooring incidents
Salvage and wreck removal claims
Charter party and shipyard construction disputes
Port and infrastructure-related incidents
Pollution and environmental damage

New-Build Disputes and Construction Oversight

New-build contracts and shipyard construction disputes often involve complex technical issues and significant financial stakes. Our team has hands-on experience acting as Surveyors and Owner’s representatives and new-build project managers

Professional Qualifications and Memberships

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Naval Architecture (BEng NA)
Chartered Engineer (CEng)
Member of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (MRINA)
Member of the Australasian Institute of Marine Surveyors (MAIMS)
Seagoing Qualifications (Marine Engineers and Masters)
AMSA-Accredited Domestic Commercial Vessel Surveyors
Member of the Australian Valuers and Auctioneers Association (AVAA)
Member of the International Institute of Marine Surveyors (IIMS)

Who We Support

Commercial Lawyers and Litigation Firms
Insurance Underwriters and Brokers
Admiralty and Maritime Legal Practices
Personal Injury and Workplace Injury Lawyers
Government Agencies and Port Authorities
Shipping Companies and Vessel Owners

A Team of Qualified Maritime Experts

Our expert witness teams include:

Marine Engineers
Naval Architects
Master Mariners
Safety Auditors

Whether your case involves a 6m recreational vessel, a 50m research vessel, or an international commercial dispute, our professionals have the technical background and courtroom presence to support your case.