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2008 UK/China
Instructed by: Insurer
Advice on methods for assessing losses to several kelp farms impacted by a drifting cargo vessel
2008 UK/Baltic
Instructed by: Law firm
Estiamte of value of a large Dutch-built pelagic freezer trawler in the context of a grounding and salvage
2008 UK/Southern Atlantic
Instructed by: Law firm
Estiamte of value of freezer trawler lost in a collision and advice on normal methods for assessing fishing losses
2007 UK/Argentina
Instructed by: Insurer
Assessment of likely losses of a large trawler unable to fish following a collsion
2007 Mediterranean
Instructed by: Law firm
Advice on likley losses resulting from a collsion between a cargo vessel and a large cage towing bluefin tuna en route to a tuna farm
2007 UK/Chile
Instructed by: Insurer
Investigations of potential fishing opportunities for two large high seas freezer trawlers following fires and loss of use
2007 UK
Instructed by: Law firm
Provision of advice on fisheries and other marine environmental sensitivities relating to the grounding, pollution and subsequent wreck removal options for the MSC NAPOLI in Lyme Bay, English Channel
2006 UK
Instructed by: Pipeline operator
Independent assessment of likley losses to inshore fishing arising from safety zones surrounding installation of a sub-sea gas pipeline
2006 UK
Instructed by: Wind Farm developer
Reserach and analysis to assess the economic impact of a Round Two wind farm site on a number of fishing vessels. Detailed investigation of vessels' spatial dependency on the site and earnings track record. Recommendation of appropriate compensation arrangements.
2006 UK
Instructed by: Insurer
Assessment of the potentail for a recently sunk cargo vessel to interfere with commercial fishing operations in the central English Channel
2006 Ireland
Instructed by: Insurer
Advice on likely values of fishing nets damaged as a result of entanglement of mid-water trawls being used by two large pelagic vessels off the west of Ireland. Follow up advice on loss of earnings claim from impacted vessel.
2006 Ireland
Instructed by: Insurer
Advice on the likely interruption to commercial inshore salmon netting caused by a harbour accident and damage to fishing vessels.
2005-9 UK
Instructed by: Environment Agency
Retained to assess impacts and losses to inshore fisheries caused by coastal defence works on the east coast of England. Investigations to assess impact of fishing interference suffered by inshore potters as a result of beach rebuilding in Lincolnshire. Assessment of the impact to the Wash shrimping fleet of avoiding works areas associated with beach re-building off Norfolk. Surveys to assess possible damage to cockles and razor fish in the intertidal works area.
2005 UK
Instructed by: Insurer
Assessment of losses to owners of a Dutch beam-trawler following a collsion in the North Sea
2005-08 UK
Instructed by: Wind farm developer
Strategic guidance over possible approaches to quantifying economic losses to fishing caused by an offshore wind farm. Detailed assessment of normal income levels of fishing vessels, assessmenst of impact and settlement negotiations
2005 Guinea
Instructed by: Insurer
Review of evidence surrounding potential income of Chinese fishing vessel lost in a collision off Guinea
2004 Holland
Instructed by: Insurer
Assessment of lost fishing income of a very large Dutch pelagic freezer-trawler following a collision and lost fishing time due to repairs. Particular emphasis on quota management issues.
2004 UK/Japan
Instructed by: Insurer
Assessment of a claim for net damage and fishing interruption following collision of a vessel with a pair-trawl net near Kobe
2004 UK
Instructed by: Solicitors
Assessment of long term loss of income to the skipper of a Northern Irish prawn trawler unable to fish following a collision and sinking of his vessel and related medical impairment.
2003-4 Korea
Instructed by: Insurer
Investigations into multiple claims from owners of oyster and mussel farms following a typhoon in which cargo vessels dragged their anchors through a farming area. Detailed modelling of possible vessel tracks from limited evidence and differentiation of between ship and typhoon related damage and economic losses.
2003-4 UK/China
Instructed by: Insurer
Review of evidence, possible mechanisms of damage and extent of crop and equipment losses arising out of a ship passing through a scallop farming complex while approaching an anchorage.
2003-4 Italy
Instructed by: Solicitors
Investigations into fishing vessel values, second hand availability and domestic fisheries regulations following collision and loss of a trawler in the Adriatic.
2003-4 UK/France
Instructed by: Solicitors
Research into vessel values and licence transfer rules and values following the loss of a French prawn trawler after a collision in the Bay of Bisacy.
2003-4 UK
Instructed by: Solicitors
Assessment of lost profit of a large French trawler during a repair period resulting from a collision off the north-west coast of Scotland. Research into allegations of lost fishing quota.
2003-5 UK/Spain
Instructed by: Solicitors
Assessment of market value, possible decommissioning value and loss of income of a fishing vessel lost in a collision.
2003 UK
Instructed by: Insurer
On-site investigations of possibilities of net damage to farm cages and subsequent escape of salmon being caused by a harvesting vessel in Shetland
2002-03 UK
Instructed by: Environment Agency
Assessment of multiple claims from operators of inshore shrimp and other trawlers allegedly suffering depressed income as a result of beach re-building on the Lincolnshire coast. Examination of evidence and quantification of losses for loss of fishing ground due to the work sites. Exhaustive review of catch data, field survey data and the scientific literature to examine the case for secondary effects on shrimp stocks outside the work sites.
2002-4 China
Instructed by: Insurer
On-site investigations to determine the extent of damage to a kelp and scallop farming complex caused by a ship going off-course on the approach to port. Quantification of damaged equipment, replacement and reinstatement costs, predicted income and costs relating to part-grown stock that was lost.
2002-03 UK/Japan
Instructed by: Insurer
Technical assessment of a claim for damage to oyster rafts and loss of crop after a ship accidentally navigated through an oyster farming complex
2002 Spain/France/Italy
Instructed by: Solicitors
Provision of advice on a complex claim arising from a collision between a ferry and a cage of wild-caught tuna under tow to a farming site in Spain. Assessment of physical damage, monitoring of arrival of surviving fish, assessment of Mediterranean tuna industry and opportunities for stock replacement, review of evidence surrounding fish procurement and payment
2002 Spain
Instructed by: Insurer
Assessment of damages to a mussel raft caused by a vessel dragging an anchor in Galicia, Spain. Quantification of physical loss and economic consequences of loss of part-grown mussel stock
2002 UK/Indian Ocean
Instructed by: Solicitors
Assessment of likely catch value, vessel replacement value and lost fishing income following a sinking of a Taiwanese tuna fishing vessel, caused by a collision with an oil tanker
2002 UK/South Africa
Instructed by: Insurer
Review of a historic claim for lost income from fishing pilchards off the South African coast following collision between two fishing vessels
2002 UK/Korea/Russia
Instructed by: Solicitors
Investigations into alleged losses arising from a collision between a merchant ship and a Russian-owned super-trawler which was at rest off the coast of Korea. Investigations concerned fishing opportunities and quota systems in Eastern Russian waters and damage to on-board processing equipment
2001 Greece
Instructed by: Insurer
Investigations into fishing licence regimes, licence transfers and values in Greece in the context of a historic claim in which a fishing trawler was lost in a collision.
2001 UK
Instructed by: Solicitors
Research of market value of an inshore trawler lost in a collision
2001 UK/Greece
Instructed by: Solicitors
Research of market value of a large stern trawler fishing Mediterranean waters | 
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