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Professional Experience 1997 - Present Partner, Martin, Ottaway, van Hemmen & Dolan, Inc. 1989 - 1997 Engineering and Marine Consultant, MARTIN, OTTAWAY, van HEMMEN & DOLAN, INC. Areas of specialization include forensic engineering, ship vetting surveys, mechanical systems and ship sales analysis, structural and mechanical system surveys, ship valuations and failure analysis. Start-up management of satellite offices. Manager of surveying services U.S. and worldwide. 1988 Engineer, PB. TECHNIK, Berlin, West Germany. Responsibilities included: Design, manufacture and installation of stainless steel and aluminum air conditioning ducting. Notable Projects Testified as an expert witness on Engineering and ship valuation matters in Federal Court on various occasions. Consultant to the United States Government for evaluation of ship construction proposals under the Title XI program. Consultant to various Shipowners with regard to vessel acquisition and life extensions on older vessels. Failure analysis of all types of diesel engines and their associated equipment. Inspection of laid-up Ro/Ro vessels and their evaluation for reactivation. Coordination, management and actual survey of a fleet of vessels for a consortium of purchasers of a container shipping company, including future maintenance cost developments. Design and implementation of a fire control system and safety plan for an oil storage terminal. Education and Professional Qualifications Certificate in Engineering Principles, Dublin Institute of Technology, Ballyfermot, 1985 Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland, 1989 Diploma of Mechanical Engineering, Bolton Street College of Technology, 1989 Metallurgical course at Materials Engineering Institute, 1993 Certified Qualified Individual for the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 and proven competent at the level of OSHA 24-Hour On-Scene Commander as per 29 CFR 1910.120(q) at Massachusetts Maritime Academyıs Center for Marine Environmental Protection and Safety (1996) Memberships Member of Institution of Engineers of Ireland Member of American Welding Society Associate Member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers Associate Member of Association of Average Adjusters of the United States Subscriber to the British Association of Average Adjusters Member of the Society of Marine Port Engineers Member of the Society of Marine Consultants Member of NACE International Member ASM International Technical Publications "VELOCITY & POSITION CONTROL of a PNEUMATIC CYLINDER using a Micro Computer" - Senior thesis, Bolton Street College Author of paper, "The reasonable Cost of Repairs", presented to the Association of Average Adjusters of the United States, October 1996 Languages English, Gaelic, fluent German, conversational French, reading Nationality Irish/British dual citizenship Permanently residing in the United States Address: 172 Monmouth Street Red Bank, NJ 07701 Phone: (732) 224-1133 (office) Phone: (732) 483-9331 (home)   Back to Key Personnel