Credentials

VALENCIA Marine Services

VALENCIA Marine Services is an independent maritime consultancy providing expert witness services, forensic maritime investigations, and technical advisory services to law firms, insurers, P&I Clubs, shipowners, and arbitration tribunals worldwide.

The company operates with strict professional independence, delivering objective expert evidence, technical analysis, and litigation support in complex maritime disputes involving commercial vessels, cargo, machinery, and marine operations.

VALENCIA Marine Services combines engineering expertise, regulatory knowledge, and practical maritime experience to support cases before courts and international arbitration panels.

Core areas of expertise include:

• Maritime expert witness services

• Maritime litigation and arbitration support

• Forensic maritime investigation and root cause analysis

• Marine engineering and naval architecture

• Cargo, hull & machinery, and P&I insurance claims

• Compliance with international maritime regulations and industry standards

Independent Maritime Experts, Marine Engineers & Expert Witnesses

Carlos Montamarta

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

He has acted as an independent expert in matters involving commercial vessels, yachts, cargo operations, marine casualties, machinery failures, and maritime insurance claims, providing expert opinions and testimony for litigation and arbitration.

Carlos Montamarta’s professional background combines technical engineering competence, hands-on inspection experience, and a thorough understanding of maritime dispute procedures, enabling him to deliver expert evidence that is clear, defensible, and suitable for judicial scrutiny.

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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