Anytime there's an accident related to a marine drilling operation, the cause of that accident has to be determined. Unless it can be figured out what went wrong, there is no way to correct those mistakes and reduce the chances of a similar incident occurring again. While it's possible the cause will be something clear to those involved, that isn't always the case. There are instances when a
marine accident investigation is needed to get to the bottom of the incident.
In order to get an unbiased and expert look at the situation, many of these operations will decide it's best to bring in someone to conduct the marine accident investigation. For more than 25 years, Stewart Technology Associates has been that outside set of eyes because the results of will be credible. Because the findings of a marine accident investigation can lead to serious consequences, in some situations implicating someone specific, there can't be any questions about the validity of those findings. And this is why so many in the industry call upon Stewart Technology Associates when they need these kinds of services.
STA has worked with clients across the world and our expertise extends into all aspects of the drilling industry. That's the kind background that is necessary to carry out this kind of work because a narrow focus can lead to overlooking certain evidence and that's not a mistake that can be made. A marine accident investigation needs to be thorough and accurate for it to have any value. That being said, it's also possible that the results of a marine accident investigation may be called into question. When this happens, it can lead to lawsuits and legal battles.
This is another area where STA's credibility has proven to be valuable for clients. They know they can rely on STA to provide
expert testimony if there's someone disputing the findings of the marine accident investigation. Those
expert witness marine services in the past have been personally provided Bil Stewart, the founder and CEO of Stewart Technology Associates. Even prior to founding the company, Mr. Stewart was considered an expert in the field by after decades of additional work, his testimony will carry the necessary weight in a legal proceeding. Once the cause of the accident has been determined, clients are able to then consult with STA in order to implement the changes that are needed going forward.
