
Gregory T. Davis is an internationally recognized expert in Marine Forensics and Marine Survey. He has over 40 years of experience as a Professional Marine Surveyor and Investigator, and is the founder and President of Davis & Company, Ltd. the nation's leading marine survey and loss investigation firm.
Mr. Davis was formerly Senior Managing Consultant with Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) and Director of the Marine Practice Group. His firm, Davis Marine Consulting Associates, LLC, formed in June of 2018, offers professional services to a wide variety of clients, for investigations related to Marine Accidents that range from recreational and commercial watercraft design and loss evaluations to marina operations.
Mr. Davis is a Fire and Explosion Investigator certified by the National Association of Fire Investigators, and a Marine Surveyor certified by the National Association of Marine Surveyors, Inc., He is a ‘Special Expert’ on NFPA 303 “Marinas and Boatyards,” and is NTSB training certified in Marine Accident Investigation.
He is a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME), serving on their O-45 Fire Protection and Safety Panel and is Chair of the MF10 Small Boat Forensics Panel. He is a member of the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC), having served on their Board of Directors and is currently serving on the Technical Board.
Mr. Davis has been recognized by Marquis Publications with their “Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award” and by Lawyer Monthly magazine within their “2019 Expert Awards”.
Litigation Support - Mr. Davis offers comprehensive, project specific expert witness services to help identify project goals and issues. His service are available to attorneys representing plaintiff and defendant. General areas of specialization include:
- Marine Forensics and Marine Survey
- Marine Accident Investigation and Reconstruction
- Failure Analysis, Safety Assessments, and Risk Analysis
- Marine Fire and Explosion Origin and Cause
Specific Areas of Expertise:
- Marina Operations Standards and Design Considerations
- Navigation Rules
- Accident Investigation and Reconstruction
- Personal Watercraft (jet ski)
- Collisions and Allisions
- Longshore and Harbor Worker Injury
- Crew Injury
- Marine Fires and Explosions
- Passenger Injury
- Intact and Damage Stability Analysis
- Repair and Construction Contract Dispute
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- Vessel and Crew Safety
- Structural Analysis of Hulls
- Cargo Damage and Loss
- Marine Safety and Security
- Risk Analysis / Product Risk Assessment
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- Marine Product Safety Assessment
- Marine Equipment Evaluation
- Cargo Rigging and Handling, Heavy Lift
- Standards Compliance
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Many recreational boat explosions occur at the fuel dock, after the operator has filled the fuel tank/s. There is a federal requirement to run the mandated bilge blowers for 5 minutes after the fueling event and prior to attempting to start the engine/s. The boat blows up anyway, with injuries or death to those onboard or on shore.