Personal Injury

Our senior consultants at OceanEx provide comprehensive investigative and technical support for Personal Injury cases across the maritime and offshore industries. From crew injuries and passenger claims to dockside and onboard incidents, our investigations are grounded in an evidence-driven methodology, regulatory compliance, and in-depth maritime operational knowledge.

Our methodical approach and services are trusted by shipowners, P&I Clubs, insurers, legal teams, and port operators to determine causation, ensure due diligence, and mitigate liability, which is backed by legally admissible reporting and expert analysis.

Approach & Process

• On-Scene Evidence Collection: Physical inspection of the incident site, PPE, safety gear, walkways, and environmental conditions.
• Crew and Witness Interviews: Participate and conduct impartial and professional crew interviews, with control of document access and controlled statements.
• Root Cause & Risk Assessment: Evaluation of procedural compliance, training, fatigue, supervision, and hazard exposure.
• Safety Management System (SMS) Review: Alignment of crew behavior and response with company policies, industry standards, and international maritime law.
• Data Retrieval & Analysis: Extraction of relevant logs, VDR/ECDIS data, CCTV, incident reports, onboard medical records, and internal communication records.
• Expert Reporting for Legal Teams: Objective findings with photographic evidence, sequence of events, and probable causation.

Merits & Reporting

Each personal injury-related case, when investigated by our senior master mariners and/or engineers, ensures:

• Detailed incident reports with timeline reconstruction
• Photographic and video documentation
• Risk factor identification and preventive recommendations
• Expert witness testimony and courtroom support, if required

At OceanEx, we understand that personal injury cases require speed, accuracy, and sensitivity, backed by in-depth technical expertise, maritime discipline, and an ethical code of conduct for thorough investigation.