Joined in 1999 and is the Manager of the Food and Other Dry Commodities Department. Over 40 years of extensive international experience in the application of science to the food and feed industries. Specialist expertise in handling, storage, shipping, grading, quality assurance, processing and market systems for a wide range of food, feed and agricultural commodities. Experienced in shipboard attendances. Expert knowledge of applying science to claims arising from such issues as water ingress, condensation, cargo heating, microbiological food safety, contamination with mycotoxins (such as Aflatoxin), insect identification and source of infestation, and fumigation. Experienced expert witness.

Dr Nicholas Doddrell joined CWA International in 2023, after reading Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge and completing his PhD on photosynthesis in cultivated strawberry. He now advises on claims relating to a broad range of food and agricultural commodities, regularly applying his training in plant science, agricultural science, and biological science in general.

Experienced in the analysis of problems encountered during the storage and transport of agricultural commodities having a background in the food industry. Expertise in conventional bulk, break-bulk, bagged and containerised cargoes. Commodities include cereals, oilseeds and associated by-products, as well as fresh produce (particularly bananas) and frozen cargoes. Undertaken international investigations requiring attendance in West Africa, the Middle East, South East Asia, Central and South America, and Europe. Regularly advises on market trends and commodity pricing information.

Jean-Baptiste joined CWA International in 2019, with a broad background in plant biological sciences including physiology, microbiology, molecular biology and biochemistry. He has expertise on mould and cereals diseases and comprehensive knowledge of mycotoxins. He also has years of hands on experience on GMO techniques and handling.

Jean-Baptiste has specialist expertise on a wide range of food and feed commodities shipped in bulk and in bags. He has attended ships, warehouses and factories globally to perform investigations regarding cause and quantum of damage and to help clients to mitigate their exposure both locally and during arbitration.

Her research has focused on new methods to extend postharvest fruit and vegetable storage life and the effect these techniques have on the biochemistry and physiology of the produce. She has worked on several government-funded research projects investigating mechanisms relating to dormancy in non-climacteric produce.

Specialist in the transport of perishables or durables by road, sea or air. Expertise in temperature issues, packaging types, stowage and loss prevention.

A qualified EHO with over 35 years experience as a specialist in seafood inspection and quality control. Developed courses and trained fisheries inspectors both domestically and overseas on behalf of many organisation including the FSA, EU and UNIDO. Provided expert advice on claims relating to quality losses on many different varieties of seafood. Currently the chairman of the Shellfish Association of Great Britain and a trustee of the Billingsgate Seafood Training School.

Experienced in worldwide incident investigation, cargo salvage and loss mitigation. Expertise in the shipment of many commodities, including refrigerated cargoes, grain and sugar.

Academic and industrial experience gained in the Food Science and Environmental Health sectors in the UK, Singapore and Cyprus. Experienced in the investigation of food quality issues, extending to the global food transport chain and with particular focus on food safety. Specific claims experience relating to temperature abuse in frozen cargoes, including tuna, executed via both post-incident document-based analysis and overseas on-site investigation.

Joined CWA in 1983, following an early career as a tanker officer. Has extensive experience in litigation matters involving loss or contamination disputes and is responsible for the management and co-ordination of the Company's marine consultancy projects and survey assignments. Experienced Expert Witness.

Joined CWA in 1988 and a highly experienced chemist/surveyor with expertise in all aspects of the quality control of petrochemicals and chemicals, tank inspection, coatings and corrosion issues and forensic laboratory analysis concerning contamination incidents. Experienced in marine casualties involving salvage of chemicals, loss mitigation and environmental impact. Experienced Expert Witness.

Specific experience of claims relating to cargo damage and contaminations of oil, petrochemical, chemical and liquefied gas cargoes, including liquid and vapour contamination of flashpoint sensitive cargoes, colour deterioration claims, contaminations from carriage of previous incompatible cargoes and tank washings, damage to heat sensitive cargoes, including FOSFA contracted edible oils, chemical gases and speciality chemicals. Blending of incompatible petroleum products, bunker quality disputes, development and witnessing of investigative analytical protocols also undertaken. Undertaken international attendance requiring onboard and terminal based investigations in Africa, Europe, Asia, Middle East and South America.

Specialised in the field of distillate products, fuels and lubricants analysis, testing and research. With more than 40 years experience, has developed innovative laboratory techniques for fuels and lubricants testing. Experienced Expert Witness.

Adam Lansdowne joined CWA International in 2023 after working in an industry leading petrochemical analysis laboratory. Adam has experience with a wide range of cargoes, including marine fuel oils (residual and distillate), petroleum products (including Jet A1, gasoil and gasoline), petrochemicals and acids. Adam has undertaken investigations in the UK, elsewhere in Europe, and in South East Asia, on board vessels for sampling, inspection and investigations, and in laboratories for witnessed analyses.

Ryan Davies joined CWA International in 2022 after completing his master’s degree in Chemistry at King’s College London. His master’s thesis was on the total synthesis of natural product antibiotics, with a focus on optimising the synthetic route for pyrrolomycin.

Vajin Patel joined CWA International in 2018 after completing his master’s degree in Chemistry at the University of Manchester. His master’s thesis was about the chemistry of uranium particles, with a focus on their chemical behaviour in the environment.

Experienced consultant specialising in all aspects of downstream refinery process design and operation, including storage terminals. With over 50 years of experience in relation to refineries as well as trouble-shooting and the investigation of refinery incidents causing plant damage, process upset, loss of production and business interruption.

Specialist in LPG/LNG carriers and ship/shore facilities, loss prevention and safety auditing, training, operational manuals and incident investigation. Has been closely involved with the development of LNG and LPG supply and storage projects over the last 25 years. Experienced Expert Witness.

Specialist in pharmaceuticals with over 30 years related experience including product research, development, manufacturing, quality assurance. Product experience particularly includes solid and liquid dosage forms, dermatologicals, sterile ophthalmic products and small volume parenterals, together with their stability issues and packaging needs.

35 years' experience in the chemical and physical properties of edible oils and fats gained within the research and development environment of a large consumer goods company and as a consultant. Leader in lipid science, having an established reputation in palm oil, palm kernel oil, margarine fats and confectionery fats. Specialist on implications of vegetable oil degradation and contamination that can occur during shipping.

Total of 46 years' experience of engineering design including cyrogenic tank design, engineering, project management and construction of multi-discipline teams in small and large companies. Work has involved living and working in a variety of locations in Europe and the Middle East.

Over 40 year as a seafarer with extensive knowledge of chemical, oil and petroleum tankers. Specialising in the cleaning and preparation of cargo tanks to carry high grade chemicals. Master of Cross Channel passenger and freight ferries. A shore position as Fleet Safety Officer included auditing of Quality and Safety Management Systems to ISO and ISM Codes. Preparation of Shipboard Operating Manuals.

Master Mariner with command experience who managed the development, construction and operation of a bunker storage and supply terminal in Portland and has 21 years’ experience on tankers from product carriers to VLCC’s. (6 years command) and gas carriers. Previous experience also obtained ashore in emergency response, marine assurance and auditing, ship vetting and vessel operations all with a leading Oil and Gas Major

Over 15 years of international experience in the metals and minerals industry. Expertise in issues relating to bulk cargoes including cargo heating, liquefaction, water contamination. Also has extensive experience in storage, shipping, weighing, sampling and sample preparation of mineral concentrates.

Over 30 years' experience in the mining industry as a geologist and commodity analyst. Expertise in issues affecting mineral bulk cargoes including liquefaction, cargo heating, contamination by seawater and damage through incorrect handling procedures, across a wide range of cargoes including alumina, bauxite, coal, copper concentrate, DRI/HBI (direct reduced iron/hot briquetted iron), cement, iron concentrate, iron ore fines lead concentrate, limestone gravel, potash, pyritic ashes, salt, sodium sulphate and zinc concentrate cargoes. Also knowledgable of the comercial aspects of metal concentrate sales contracts.

Has 30 years experience in the metals industry, including senior operating and technical positions with major mining companies. Experience in market research and operational efficiency studies.

Former Process Technology & Research Manager at British Steel/ Corus/ Tata Steel. 40 years experience in the iron & steel industry covering quality & process control, product development, capital investment, Research & Development, and general management.

Past President of the International Fertiliser Society. Ex-ICI agricultural adviser with extensive expertise in all types of fertiliser, their manufacture, quality control, handling and transport. Experienced in the investigation of incidents and claims.

Kevin Rudd is a Fellow of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers in the UK, (FIMechE) and currently is the only active member within the British Cement Industry to have achieved this status. In this role he also mentors Engineers working towards accreditation. With 25 years of experience in the cement industry, his in-depth knowledge covers the following areas: expert witness, specialist support for major insurance claims, plant operations, project/shutdown management, new projects, feasibility studies, technical/financial evaluation, equipment inspection, project monitoring and business management.

Has worked for more than 40 years as a coal technologist. Working for coal producers and as a consultant for the last 30 years, he has world-wide experience. Steve has been involved in coal quality determination, coal mining, coal preparation and coal transportation for all of his career.

Highly qualified engineer. Possesses international mining industry background with wide experience of planning, design and operation.

A Metallurgist with a Master’s degree and PhD from the University of Cambridge who has worked in academia and University Consultancy activities for most of his professional life. Taught most of the undergraduate module on “Manufacturing and Materials” and modules on “Failure of Materials and Components”, “Surface Engineering” and Materials in Transport”. His main areas of research in recent years have been in the fields of the service performance of materials, in particular the low cycle fatigue behavior of shot peened ferritic steels, fatigue crack initiation from welds and shape memory alloys. He has published over 150 papers in refereed academic journals, edited works and conference proceedings and was editor of “Surface Coatings for Protection against Wear” (Woodhead Publishing, June 2006). He has an international reputation in the service performance of material and he given courses on Failure Analysis at the University of Southampton, Solent University and the University of Barcelona.

He was appointed Technical Manager of the Engineering Materials Consultancy Service, University of Southampton in 1985 and has undertaken over 1,000 consultancies. These have included major investigations on high profile ship causalities where he has provided Expert Reports for London based solicitors on causalities.

Has gained extensive knowledge and experience in agricultural sciences with expertise in crop nutrition and soil science. After completing his PhD in crop-soil interactions, he continued to develop expertise in soil hydrology in connection with root development for flood alleviation and crop productivity. Developed disruptive technologies protected by patent portfolios working with multinationals to capture the global market. He has leading expertise in minerals and their uses in an industrial manner. .

Colin’s fire service experience coupled with his existing maritime qualifications gives him a unique advantage when it comes to investigating fire and/or accidents aboard ships. He has considerable experience of operating within a dynamic risk environment in both the fire sector and the marine industry.

Expertise in providing detailed analysis of major marine casualties, fire and blast incidents within high hazard industrial plants, warehouse fires, consequence modeling, quantitative risk assessment as well as safety management advice and environmental impact.

Joined CWA in 1992 and heads the Forensic Analysis & IT Department. Over 20 years' experience of the analytical investigation of large scale theft and shortage claims arising in the course of the international trade of a wide range of commodities, often under term contracts backed by pre-financing and storage agreements. Experienced in managing teams and specifying numerical analysis required as well as the organisation of voluminous documentary evidence to permit rapid retrieval. Extensive experience of expert witness work.

Joined CWA in 1989 as senior software developer for bespoke computer program packages for a wide range of applications including the insurance and re-insurance of high capital plant, rating databases, time capture and project budgeting software, document indexing and retrieval systems, and systems design projects.

Joined CWA in 1999. Senior statistician with extensive expertise in the collection, screening and processing of large data sets for numerical and statistical studies across a range of applications.

Joined CWA in 1983, following an early career as a tanker officer. Has extensive experience in litigation matters involving loss or contamination disputes and is responsible for the management and co-ordination of the Company's marine consultancy projects and survey assignments. Experienced Expert Witness.

Over forty years of marine experience; as Master on a wide variety of vessels, Pilot, and Harbour Master. Specialising in all aspects of harbour operations from the practical movement of ships and large objects to port management and the assessment of risks.

Over 40 years in the marine industry sailing on various types of vessel to the rank of Chief Engineer. Technical ship manager, specialises in condition and safety inspections, incident and technical investigations, overseeing drydockings and repairs.

Experienced in coastal engineering, harbour and port design, engineering and construction, dredging and reclamation, feasibility studies and risk assessments, harbour and port damage claims.

Experienced in worldwide incident investigation, cargo salvage and loss mitigation. Expertise in the shipment of many commodities, including refrigerated cargoes, grain and sugar.

Ship surveys, cargo and vessel damage and steel pre-shipment surveys. Casualty investigation. Auditing of Quality and Safety Management Systems to the requirements of ISO and the ISM Code.

Over 37 years as a marine engineer, superintendent and fleet manager. In the last two years as a consultant, became an OCIMF SIRE inspector accredited by many of the Oil Majors. Most experience is in the Oil and Chemical Tanker sectors, though with several year's experience in the Dry Bulk field.

Master Mariner with command experience who managed the development, construction and operation of a bunker storage and supply terminal in Portland and has 21 years’ experience on tankers from product carriers to VLCC’s. (6 years command) and gas carriers. Previous experience also obtained ashore in emergency response, marine assurance and auditing, ship vetting and vessel operations all with a leading Oil and Gas Major

Technical ship manager with over 40 years maritime industry experience. Focus on container vessels. Combined Chief Engineer. Specialities include condition and safety inspections, incident and technical investigations, overseeing drydockings and repairs.

Expertise in providing detailed analysis of major marine casualties, fire and blast incidents within high hazard industrial plants, warehouse fires, consequence modeling, quantitative risk assessment as well as safety management advice and environmental impact.