Expert Witness
With many years of experience as consultants to the marine industry,
Wolfson Unit engineers can offer valuable advice on technical issues in legal
disputes. The following are examples of cases where services have been provided.
Structural failure leading to the loss of a racing yacht keel.
Delamination of composite structure of a racing yacht.
Structural failure of a large sailing yacht due to slamming.
Structural failure of a large cruising yacht mast.
Personal injury following a powerboat accident.
Capsize of an amphibious helicopter following ditching.
Capsize of a beam trawler.
Capsize during launch of a large motor yacht.
Capsize and loss of a 17m trawler.
Capsize and loss of a 26m trawler.
Delivery of a 70m motor yacht with a displacement substantially above the design value.
Delivery of a production sailing yacht with a ballast keel not corresponding to the design weight.
Disputed loss of an 18m motor yacht following collision with debris.
Disputed loss of a 30m motor yacht following a hurricane.
Scuttling of a large motor yacht.
Motions of a catamaran ferry not in compliance with design claims.
Dispute over powering and motions of a catamaran ferry.
Disputed performance of a 21m motor yacht.
Salvage dispute over structural strength of a bulk carrier following grounding.
Disputed cost of factory relocation.
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