Professional Pilot Boat Captain at Top 10 US Port
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- Company: Maritime Operations, LLC
- Phone: (843) 817-9848
- Cell: (843) 817-9848
Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness
General Specialties:
Maritime and LegalKeywords/Search Terms:
Maritime operations expert witness, Pilot boat accident expert witness, Vessel collision expert, Navigational negligence, Maritime standard of care, Maritime safety and seamanship expert, Heavy weather handling, Night navigation, Radar operations, harbor pilotage, USCG master, Personal injury, Maritime law, Charleston HarborEducation:
B.A. Psychology, University of North Carolina at WilmingtonYears in Practice:
6Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:
0Additional Information
Captain Andy Robertson is a USCG-licensed 100 Ton Near Coastal Master and full-time Pilot Boat Captain at the Port of Charleston with thousands of miles logged along the U.S. East Coast and Gulf waters. He specializes in maritime operations, pilot boat accidents, vessel collisions and allisions, navigational negligence, and maritime safety and seamanship standards. With extensive experience operating in restricted waters, heavy traffic, fog, night conditions, and heavy weather, Captain Robertson provides authoritative analysis on the standard of care expected of professional mariners, captains, and crew. His background as a yacht delivery captain and marine technician further informs his insight into equipment failure, maintenance standards, and bridge resource management (BRM). In addition to his seagoing credentials, Captain Robertson completed two years of law school, giving him a strong foundation in legal writing, causation and liability analysis, and the application of maritime law and regulations. This combination allows him to prepare clear, well-reasoned expert reports and offer testimony that aligns with both operational realities and legal standards. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, Captain Robertson is available nationwide for consultation, deposition, and trial testimony in matters involving maritime accidents, personal injury, vessel handling, and professional conduct in pilotage and marine operations.