Marinas and boatyards have numerous day to day hazards not found in many other publicly accessible areas. Electric Shock Drowning (ESD) is an example of one such hazard. This article explains the…
The experts at Robson Forensic are at home on the waterfront. Their backgrounds are varied and relevant to the multitude of issues that may arise on and around the water.
In most towns and cities, the waterfront is considered just a different area than the streets and roads. Yet there are many aspects of the waterfront that are designed, constructed, and maintained fundamentally differently than the rest of the city.
A case involving structures and infrastructure on the waterfront may be more appropriately investigated by a marine engineer, than a traditional civil engineer.
The experts at Robson Forensic are at home on the waterfront. Their backgrounds are varied and relevant to the multitude of issues that may arise on and around the water.
Robson Forensic offers a fully appointed mechanical testing laboratory to assist our clients with the inspection and storage of evidence in maritime cases. Our lab facilities can accommodate large evidence items and are equipped to perform testing on a variety of electrical and mechanical devices. Visit our Mechanical Testing Laboratory page for more information.
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Marinas and boatyards have numerous day to day hazards not found in many other publicly accessible areas. Electric Shock Drowning (ESD) is an example of one such hazard. This article explains the…
Floating docks can present a variety of slip, trip, and fall hazards if they are not safely managed and maintained. While it is best practice to use gangways and/or ramps to access floating docks,…
In this article, Marine Operations Expert and retired Master Mariner, Hendrik Keijer discusses the potential hazards that passengers, guests, or even crew, may face when embarking (getting aboard) or…
In this article, Naval Architect and Marine Safety Expert Kyle McAvoy (Captain, USCG – Retired) shares details from a forensic investigation involving an individual who broke his neck after…
Parasailing as a recreational activity began in as an outgrowth of an activity called “parascending;” a land-based activity used to teach people how to parachute without having to use an…
Robson Forensic sponsored a research study on drowning incidents in marina waters. The study focused on incidents concerning persons unintentionally falling into the waters of a marina and…