Credentials

VALENCIA Marine Services

VALENCIA Marine Services provides independent maritime expert witness services supported by extensive technical expertise, professional qualifications, and more than two decades of real-world experience in the maritime sector.

This page outlines the professional credentials, expertise, and methodology that support the delivery of expert evidence, forensic maritime investigation, and court-ready expert opinions for litigation, arbitration, and maritime insurance disputes worldwide.

VALENCIA Marine Services is an independent maritime consultancy specialising in maritime expert witness services, forensic investigation, and technical advisory for legal proceedings.

The firm supports:

• Maritime litigation and arbitration

• Marine insurance and P&I claims

• Maritime casualties and accidents

• Technical disputes involving vessels, cargo, and operations

All services are delivered with strict professional independence, objectivity, and compliance with internationally recognised expert witness standards.

Independent Maritime Experts, Naval Architects & Marine Engineers, Maritime Expert Witnesses

Carlos Montamarta

Carlos Montamarta is a Naval Architect, Marine & Ocean Engineer, and Maritime Expert Witness with more than 20 years of professional experience in the maritime and shipping industry.

Professional expertise includes:

• Appointment as maritime expert witness in litigation and arbitration

• Preparation of expert evidence and expert witness reports

• Court and arbitration testimony

• Forensic maritime investigation and root cause analysis

• Marine engineering and naval architecture assessments

• Maritime insurance, P&I, and liability claims

This combination of engineering competence, inspection experience, and legal awareness ensures expert opinions that are technically sound, defensible, and suitable for judicial scrutiny.

Maritime Expert Witness | Naval Architect, Marine & Ocean Engineer | Marine Surveyor & Flag State Inspector

Professional Experience & Expertise

With over two decades in the maritime industry, Carlos Montamarta has been involved in:

• Maritime expert witness appointments for litigation and arbitration

• Preparation of expert reports and expert evidence

• Court and arbitration testimony

• Forensic investigation of naval casualties and accidents

• Marine engineering assessments and machinery analysis

• Condition surveys, damage surveys, and technical inspections

• Support for marine insurance, P&I, and cargo claims

His experience covers both technical investigations and legal proceedings, ensuring a comprehensive approach to maritime disputes.

Independence, Ethics & Methodology

All expert witness services are provided in accordance with internationally recognised expert witness duties and ethical standards. Independence, objectivity, and technical accuracy are fundamental principles governing every assignment.

Expert opinions are based on:

• Verifiable evidence and documentation

• Accepted maritime engineering principles

• International maritime conventions and regulations

• Industry best practice and recognised standards

VALENCIA Marine Services and Carlos Montamarta do not act as advocates. Their role is to assist courts and tribunals by providing neutral, well-reasoned expert conclusions.

Carlos Montamarta and VALENCIA Marine Services support international maritime cases across multiple jurisdictions, including:

• Admiralty and commercial courts

• International maritime arbitration

• Cross-border shipping disputes

• Insurance and P&I claims

This international outlook ensures that expert services are aligned with the procedural and technical requirements of global maritime litigation.

International Scope

Clients and legal professionals rely on VALENCIA Marine Services and Carlos Montamarta for credible maritime expert witness services that combine engineering precision, regulatory knowledge, and real-world maritime experience.

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Independence, Ethics & Methodology