Andy Madden is President, Attorney at Law, Marine Surveyor, and Maritime Auditor at A.M. Marine Surveys LLC, a company that provides independent maritime consultancy services to clients in the marine industry. Andy has over 40 years of experience in the maritime field, ranging from sailing as a UK licensed Chief Engineer on various commercial vessels, including large passenger cruise ships, to working as a Senior Surveyor and Lead Maritime Auditor for Lloyd’s Register, one of the world’s leading classification societies. He is an expert in marine casualties, technical operations, technical investigations, compliance and audit risk management systems, marine surveys, expert witness testimony (*depositions more than 4 years ago), and project management.

Andy holds multiple degrees and certifications in engineering, law, and marine insurance and is a Chartered Engineer and a Chartered Marine Engineer. Andy is also a licensed Attorney at Law and a member of the State Bar of California. Andy holds a UK Chief Engineers license (unlimited tonnage), a Master of Science degree (MSc) in Engineering and Management, a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B Hons) in English law, a Master of Laws (LL.M) in Maritime Law, a Master of Laws (LL.M) in U.S. Law and is a certificated Maritime Auditor.

Andy is a Fellow of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology, a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects, and a Member of the International Institute of Marine Surveying.

As the owner and President of A.M. Marine Surveys LLC, Andy is proud to work with clients that include all the major P&I Clubs, H&M underwriters, and major shipping companies. Andy continues to work closely with a major international Hull and Machinery organization and has been listed for several years as their exclusive Hull and Machinery correspondent for Long Beach and Los Angeles.

Andy brings a wealth of knowledge, having worked on behalf of Class and Flag for all commercial vessels, including large Passenger Cruise vessels and Super Yachts.

Prior to his engagement as a Class Surveyor, as a UK-licensed Chief Engineer, Andy sailed on a variety of commercial vessels, including large Passenger Cruise ships, up to the rank of Staff Chief Engineer. Further to his sea-going career and work as a Class Surveyor, on occasion, major shipping companies have requested Andy’s expertise for engagement as a ship superintendent and project manager.

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Education: 

LL.M Masters in US Law, University of Washington St Louis MO; LL.M Masters in Maritime Law, LL.B (Hons), University of London, UK; MSc. Engineering and Management, University of Portsmouth UK; Marine Engineering – Chief Engineer, Liverpool John Moores University

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