JERICHO,
N.Y., May 9, 2024 /CNW/ -- Global
consulting firm J.S. Held, proudly celebrating 50 transformative
years, welcomes London-based
marine engineering & investigations expert Chris Gascoigne, CEng, CMarEng, expanding
expertise in Forensic Engineering.
J.S. Held welcomes marine engineering &
investigations expert Chris
Gascoigne, CEng, CMarEng.
Chris Gascoigne oversees Marine
Engineering & Investigations for J.S. Held. Chris brings a
wealth of experience to his new role, having served as a marine
engineer on various vessel types, including cruise ships, ferries,
and tugs. He has applied this maritime experience to commissioning
engine control systems and the environmental aspects of ship
operations and design. Since 2008, his work has focused on
investigating marine casualties, incidents, equipment failures and
disputes, including those related to:
- Slow, Medium & High-Speed Engines
- Propulsion & Steering Systems
- Auxiliary Machinery & Equipment
- Bunker Quality Disputes
- Pollution & Environmental Compliance, Including MARPOL
- Grounding, Collision & Allision Damages
- Fires & Explosions
He has been appointed by stakeholders including law firms,
insurers, shipyards, vessel owners and charterers, cargo interests,
and oil majors. Chris' clients now benefit from the support of over
1,500 colleagues with material science, political risk, cyber,
technical, scientific, financial, construction, and human factors,
expertise.
"We are thrilled to welcome Chris to our team," said
Emily Wohlfarth, Executive Vice
President and Forensic Architecture & Engineering Practice Lead
at J.S. Held. "His expertise in marine engineering and casualty
investigation will be invaluable as we continue to grow our global
presence and enhance our capabilities in the marine and cargo
sector."
In the area of marine disputes, the J.S. Held client base is
evenly balanced between plaintiffs and defendants. Our team has
significant experience providing expert witness testimony. We are
known for our "teaching" – as opposed to "telling" – approach of
testimony. Rather than only providing a judge, jury, or tribunal
with an opinion, we communicate the key facts and relevant theories
in a clear and logical manner.
J.S. Held's Marine Engineering & Investigation services
complement specialized expertise in marine and cargo damages
which includes stock throughput, business interruption, extra
expense, subrogation, insurance disputes and other global marine
supply chain issues. The firm's services encompass analysis of
extra expenses, business interruption and delay analysis, market
valuation of agriculture commodities costs, quantum of cargo loss,
subrogation, and time element impact on repair and rework to
insured property for hull and marine liability.
Learn more about the dedicated and entrepreneurial experts who
help transform J.S. Held, explore our story, and celebrate this
momentous milestone, our 50 & Forward celebration, with us at
jsheld.com.
About J.S. Held
J.S. Held is a global consulting firm providing technical,
scientific, financial, and strategic expertise across all assets
and value at risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to
organizations facing high-stakes matters demanding urgent
attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut
analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible
assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services,
products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex,
contentious, and often catastrophic situations.
More than 1,500 professionals serve organizations across six
continents, including 81% of the Global 200 Law Firms, 70% of the
Forbes Top 20 Insurance Companies (85% of the NAIC Top 50 Property
& Casualty Insurers), and 65% of the Fortune 100 Companies.
J.S. Held, its affiliates and subsidiaries are not certified
public accounting firm(s) and do not provide audit, attest, or any
other public accounting services. J.S. Held, its affiliates and
subsidiaries are not law firms and do not provide legal advice.
Securities offered through PM Securities, LLC, d/b/a Phoenix IB, a
part of J.S. Held, member FINRA/ SIPC or Ocean Tomo Investment
Group, LLC, a part of J.S. Held, member FINRA/ SIPC. All rights
reserved.
Kristi L. Stathis | Global Public
Relations | +1 786 833 4864 | Kristi.Stathis@jsheld.com
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