Forensic Marine
Engineering - "Ex Jure et Veritate et Rebus Artis Scientiae"
Media Consultant
Technical consulting to the print and broadcast industry on maritime matters. Clients have included CBS World News with Dan Rather, ABC News Radio 77, The New York Daily News, Channel 3 WFSB and others.
Marine Damage Surveys
Engineering investigations and surveys to ascertain the cause, the nature and extent and the recommended repair of damages. Provide scientifically based expert opinion reports and/or expert litigation support.
Marine Collisions
Analysis and opinion in collision/allision allegations pertaining to speed of advance/angle of blow.
Capsizings/Sinkings
Engineering analysis on the causes of sinkings, capsizings, groundings. Preparation of salvage plans and supervision of salvage operations.
Construction Accidents
Floating & shoreside crane and derrick set-up and operations; crane stability on-site, foundation analysis, ground conditions, outrigger loads, crawler crane loads, marine weather/sea conditions effect on operations, floating crane and derrick static & dynamic stability, wind loads, rigging, load effect on center of gravity, structural strength.
Rigging and hoisting operations; overhead hoists, personnel/material hoists, jacks, rollers, wire rope and slings, vector analysis, strength analysis, suitability for shoreside and marine environments.
Fall protection, regulations and standards; structural failure of securements, patent and latent defects.
Scaffolding; swinging & suspended scaffolds, specialized scaffolds, portable ladders, selection, erection, foundation analysis, wind loads, structural failures.
Personal Injury
Engineering analysis of personal injury claims involving rotating machinery, rigging, vessel stability/motions, blocks, rope/line, slip & fall, ladders, gangways, welding, grinding, shears, press brakes, scaffolding, floating & shoreside crane set-up and operation, vessel operations, prudent seamanship, ship repair/ shipyard operations.
Engineering analysis of recreational swimming, boating accidents. Currents, tides, causation analysis with regard to man made structures, open channel dynamic hydraulic analysis, velocity profiles, vortex, backwater, scour, cyclonic action.
Engineering Analysis of Maritime Premises Liability
Engineering analysis of hazardous conditions, causation analysis (including bio-mechanics and man-machine interface) as related to defects, applicable codes/negligence per se, maritime stairs/ladders, inclined ramps/walkways, floating/fixed docks, traction requirements, coefficient of friction, lighting, mechanics of walking, forces generated on stairs and risers, trivial defects, high traction requirements.
Engineering Analysis of Marine Products Liability/ Toxic Torts
Engineering analysis of negligence, strict liability based on warnings and defective design, fraudulent concealment, strict liability based on abnormally dangerous/ultrahazardous activities, battery, bulk materials suppliers, marine bulk cement carriers, marine cement silo docks, marine quarry loading docks, operations/warnings, safety equipment suppliers, governmental regulations (historical/present), shipyards/ship repair contractors/concrete plants, et al as "sophisticated/learned intermediaries" and "state-of-the-art" (historical/present) testimony in toxic tort civil actions.
Engineering Analysis of Environmental Liability/ Toxic Torts
Engineering analysis of vessels/marine facilities, public/private nuisance, trespass, USCG/EPA, state and local governmental actions, oil spill analysis, marine sanitation devices (MSD's), shipyard operations, sandblasting/ waterblasting, painting operations, underground storage tanks (UST's), waste disposal, "state-of-the-art" (historical/present/civilian/Navy) testimony in toxic tort civil actions.
Engineering Analysis of Engineers' Professional Liability
Engineering analysis of negligence, defective design, products liability for vessels and marine structures.
Engineering Analysis of Ship Repairers' Liability
Engineering analysis of ship/tug/barge construction, repair, overhauls, modifications, conversions. Welding, fitting, material specifications, painting, operations, quality controls, productivity/scheduling/cost analysis, drydocking damages, freezing damage.
Attorney support services have included:
- Expert litigation support
- Regulatory filings
- Valuation and due diligence
- Engineering/operational analysis in disputes & litigation
- Support of contract formation and negotiations
- Closure
John A. Tylawsky, P.E.
Tel: 203-915-0182
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The information contained on this website is provided for informational purposes only, it is not intended and does not constitute engineering advice, and should not be construed as engineering advice on any matter. Neither the use of this website or its contents is intended to create an attorney-expert relationship between any user of this website and John A. Tylawsky, P.E.. The material on this website may not reflect the most current developments. John A. Tylawsky, P.E. makes no warranty or gurantee concerning the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the contents of this site. John A. Tylawsky, P.E. disclaims all liability for any actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this website and the information provided.
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