DAVID H. SCRUTON, Master Mariner, BSc (Comm), M.C.I.T., M.N.I.

 

With 16 years of practical seagoing experience, his extensive knowledge of Dry Cargo operations was obtained while employed by one of the United Kingdom's most respected Shipowners. He served on a variety of vessel types, particularly General Cargo, Bulk Carriers and Container Vessels. He served in the North Sea and other locations internationally on Offshore Support Vessels (OSVs), Towing, Anchor Handling and Pipe Carriers.

His degree at Liverpool Maritime College (UK) specialized in Marine Operations and included courses covering Business and Maritime Law for the Shipmaster, Maritime Economics, Sea Transport Practices, and Maritime Safety.

Since graduating he has been continuously employed within the Marine Industry gaining valuable across the board knowledge. During the past twenty (20) years as Marine Consultant and Surveyor, he has become experienced in other areas of the maritime industry, including Dredging Operations, Crude Oil Carriers, Chemical Tankers, etc. and has been retained in numerous legal proceedings, including, but not limited to, expert testimony in collision cases, personal injuries, steel and general cargoes and safety procedures on board vessels. He has been appointed by Cypriot Government to carry out Safety Administration surveys. Additionally, he has extensive experience with a variety of Pleasure Craft including Sail and Power Yachts, Ski Boats and Personal Water Craft (PWC). He has been appointed as Expert Witness in a variety of legal cases concerning personal injuries whilst using Personal Water Craft. He is a certified Boaters Education Instructor by The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.  He has also served as an Arbitrator in Maritime disputes.