Maritime expert witness
Independent maritime analysis for attorneys navigating vessel casualties, personal injury, and safety-related disputes.
Captain Jeffrey A. Perlstein Master Mariner
01 / Understanding the circumstances
Maritime incidents involve people, equipment, procedures, and decisions made in demanding conditions. SafeShip brings operational experience to the examination of those circumstances, helping legal teams understand the technical issues that matter.
Technical examination of casualties and incidents involving commercial vessels, towing operations, yachts, and passenger vessels. Relevant experience includes groundings, fires, mooring incidents, and onboard operations.
Assessment of safety management systems, operating procedures, crew practices, and the relationship between documented requirements and day-to-day vessel operations.
Maritime subject matter expertise in incidents involving crew, passengers, and shoreside personnel, including access arrangements, deck conditions, equipment, and work activities.
Technical context for relevant maritime requirements and industry practices, informed by experience with audits, inspections, shipboard safety, and regulatory consulting.
02 / Representative experience
SafeShip has supported maritime attorneys in matters involving vessel casualties, working conditions, and passenger safety. Representative subject areas include:
A matter involving an explosion aboard a petroleum barge with loss of life.
A longshoreman’s fall through corroded catwalk deck grating between vessel hatches.
A grounding involving a charter vessel and injuries to people aboard.
A passenger trip incident involving equipment left in a busy cruise ship corridor.
03 / Your maritime expert
Master Mariner · SafeShip Services, LLC
Captain Perlstein’s career spans ocean towing and salvage, tankers, container ships, passenger ships, and Military Sealift Command vessels.
His background includes vessel command, shipboard safety responsibilities, inspections, and acceptance sea trials. He brings that practical experience to maritime subject matter work for legal teams.
04 / Before we speak
Vessel casualties, personal injury, shipboard safety, operational practices, and safety management issues are useful starting points. Describe the matter directly to Captain Perlstein to determine whether his experience fits the technical questions involved.
SafeShip is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Its service history includes engagements across the United States and internationally. Discuss the location and requirements of your matter when making contact.
Start with a brief overview, vessel type, incident location and date, the technical issues you need to understand, and any relevant deadlines. Captain Perlstein can discuss the next steps and materials needed with you.
Contact Captain Perlstein directly by email, phone, or WhatsApp. Availability, scope, timing, and engagement arrangements are discussed for each matter.
Discuss your maritime matter
Contact Captain Perlstein with a brief description of the incident, vessel type, location, and timing. Discuss the scope and availability directly.
Maritime expert witness