Captain Eric Watson
Venice, FL 34285
Captain Eric Watson is a U.S. Coast Guard licensed Master with more than 24 years of command and maritime operations experience and over 300,000 nautical miles underway. His background includes passenger vessels, small cruise ships, offshore supply vessels, DP1/DP2 vessels, charter vessels, yachts, and traditional sailing vessels. Through Watson Maritime Consulting, Captain Watson provides independent expert analysis involving vessel operations, navigation, maritime safety, captain and operator standard of care, passenger vessel operations, regulatory compliance, emergency response, and marine casualty matters. He brings practical command experience, clear analysis, and a disciplined, evidence based approach to maritime litigation.
- Admiralty & Maritime
- Cruise Lines
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Master, 200 GRT Near Coastal; Auxiliary Sail and Commercial Assistance Towing endorsements
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Vessel operations, navigation, vessel position and voyage reconstruction, maritime safety, passenger vessel operations, medical evacuation feasibility, vessel allision, bridge and crew operations, and captain/operator standard of care.
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: Captain Eric Watson provides maritime expert witness and litigation support services involving vessel operations, navigation, maritime safety, passenger vessel operations, captain and operator standard of care, and marine casualty analysis. Services include initial case review, document and evidence analysis, vessel position and voyage reconstruction, navigation and deck log analysis, evaluation of bridge and crew actions, regulatory and industry-standard review, accident and incident analysis, written expert reports, deposition testimony, and trial testimony. Matters may involve collisions, allisions, groundings, passenger injuries, shipboard emergencies, medical evacuation feasibility, crew training and competency, lookout and navigation practices, and compliance with applicable maritime regulations, policies, and safety procedures.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: $500
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: $500
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: $500
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: $500
Available Upon Request