Boat / Ship Construction / Repair Expert Witnesses

Captain Arlen Leiner, MMS, AMS is an Accredited Marine Surveyor, Master Marine Surveyor, and has an engineering degree from the University of Toledo. He is trained for MARPOL, SOLAS, and IMO. He has performed Marine Surveys and Inspections in Florida, including Tampa, St. Petersburg, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, nation, and worldwide( including Europe, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, South America as well as Asia a. He is considered an expert in the marine inspection industry. In his 48years surveying boats and other watercraft, Capt. Leiner has provided expert witness testimony in marine litigation involving vessels of any size or type. This includes numerous depositions and trials in state and federal court, with each damage and casualty survey prepared so that findings can be defended in the court of law. Capt. Leiner is qualified to analyze evidence, form a professional opinion, and communicate his findings to a jury. Capt. Leiner's services are necessary for litigation in many different situations, requiring an expert evaluation of any vessel's value or seaworthiness. These situations can include:

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Capt. Gregory Daley has over 40 years of Marine Operations experience, 10 years as an oilfield service vessel captain on OSV's around the world. He has operational and command experience with commercial workboats, tankers, cargo ships, sailboats, and powered yachts. Capt. Daley has commanded oilfield workboats in US, Mexican, South American, Asian, and African waters and has accomplished several trans-ocean deliveries.

Capt. Daley holds three Mechanical Engineering and Nuclear Engineering Degrees from MIT. He has an MBA from OSU. He has successfully completed many formal maritime classes, including operations, search and rescue, instruction, weather, and command. These classes were provided by maritime schools and in association with his volunteer work with the US Coast Guard Auxiliary and volunteer disaster assistance with FEMA.

Consulting and Litigation Support - Capt. Daley brings an analytical, operations-based approach to maritime consulting and litigation. His expertise includes Marine Operations and Safety, including regulations, manning, navigation, personnel baskets, oilfield services, and marine engineering. His experience includes offshore and inland, domestic and international, with all size vessels.

Ideal Client Engagement: Attorney or Marine Operator needing consulting, report, deposition and / or trial testimony in marine cases offshore or inland involving complex operational concerns resulting in injuries and / or damages. Capt. Daley has provided expert consulting services on over 40 cases with numerous reports, depositions, and trial testimony. He provides logical expert reports which are used as a guide to trial planning and has a professional presence and demeanor on the witness stand.

Degrees / Certifications::

• Certified Associate Safety Professional - ASSP
• Associate Fellow and Dynamic Position Operator - Nautical Institute
• MS & BS in Mechanical Engineering from MIT
• MBA from OSU. LAMPI studies leading to USCG Ocean Unlimited Masters license
• Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) from Professional Photographers of America (PPA)