01 / Expert witnessCasualty & incident analysis
Examination of marine casualties and operational incidents, supported by technical knowledge and seagoing experience.
Maritime expert witness & consulting
Maritime experience.
Clear expert insight.
Technical analysis and litigation support grounded in real experience at sea and ashore.
Captain Jeffrey A. Perlstein Master Mariner
Practical knowledge. Independent perspective.Fort Lauderdale base26.12° N 80.14° W · Approx. city coordinates
Master MarinerState & Federal Court ExperienceFort Lauderdale · International Reach
01 / Expert witness
For maritime attorneys & legal teamsClarity for complex
maritime matters.
Understand the operational decisions, safety practices, and technical circumstances behind a maritime incident.
Safety standards & practices
Assessment of safety management systems, operating procedures, and relevant industry standards.
Technical litigation support
Maritime subject matter expertise for attorneys handling personal injury, vessel casualty, and safety-related matters.
02 / Maritime services
Experience beyond the courtroom.
Practical support for vessel owners, operators, management companies, and port facilities.
Consulting & regulatory guidancePractical advice for safer, more effective operations.
Consulting & regulatory guidanceSupport with safety management systems, vessel-specific manuals, operating procedures, emergency plans, and regulatory compliance. Designated Person Ashore and Company Security Officer services are also available.
Explore consulting & auditsSafety & security auditsIdentify gaps. Prepare for inspections. Improve systems.
Internal audits for shipboard, office, and port facilities; ISM, ISPS/MTSA, MLC, and navigation audits; gap analysis; and Port State Control pre-inspection and representation.
Explore audit servicesVessel & yacht surveysAn independent view of condition and operational risk.
Vessel & yacht surveysYacht condition and valuation surveys, pre-purchase vessel inspections, and project and marine warranty surveys. Written and photographic reporting supports informed decisions.
Explore vessel & yacht surveys
03 / The experience behind the insight
A career at sea.
A practical perspective.
Captain Jeffrey A. Perlstein
Master Mariner · SafeShip Services, LLC
Captain Perlstein’s experience spans ocean towing and salvage vessels, tankers, container ships, passenger ships, and Military Sealift Command vessels.
His background includes command, shipboard safety, inspections, and acceptance sea trials. Today, he brings that operational perspective to maritime consulting and expert witness engagements.
Based in Fort Lauderdale, FloridaU.S. and international engagements
Let’s discuss your needs
A direct line to
maritime expertise.
Speak with Captain Perlstein about your case, vessel, or operational requirements.