The Baltic Exchange's Expert Witness Association is ready to establish itself as the centre of the maritime expert witness world.

 

Born from the previous Baltic Exchange Expert Witness Panel, the Baltic Expert Witness Association (BEWA) boasts an array of expertise comprising shipbrokers, shipowners and operators, charterers, financiers, Masters, surveyors, naval architects, engineers and more.

 

It is managed by a council elected from BEWA members and is governed by its own rules. All BEWA members subscribe to the Baltic Code of Conduct.

 

In 2017, users of the expert services - including lawyers and P&I clubs - identified the need for a more transparent association where a broader scope of experts could be found in one place.

 

With the support and input of the Baltic Exchange, BEWA was born.

 

"It's crucial to have a clearly defined location where maritime professionals can seek out expert witnesses," said Richard Goodall, Chairman of BEWA, ahead of BEWA’s new website launch.

 

"An effective expert witness needs to have patience, flexibility and the ability to think and present thoughts logically.

 

"We have members with many years of cumulative experience from both the commercial and technical sides of shipping who are willing and able to assist in maritime dispute resolution and consultancy.

 

"The Baltic Exchange's expert witness database allows you to log in easily and find the most suitable individual for a particular job."

 

BEWA operates as a distinct membership tier under the Baltic Exchange umbrella and forms part of the Baltic Exchange group of maritime and related services.

 

For more information, view the new BEWA website at www.balticexpertwitness.com

 

Members of the Baltic Exchange and others who wish to join BEWA should contact [email protected]

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Issued by Navigate PR on behalf of the Baltic Exchange

 

For further details please contact:

 

Bill Lines

T: +44 (0)20 3326 8460

E: [email protected]

 

​​​​​​​About the Baltic Exchange

 

The Baltic Exchange is the world's only independent source of maritime market information for the trading and settlement of physical and derivative contracts. Its international community of over 600 members encompasses the majority of world shipping interests and commits to a code of business conduct overseen by the Baltic.

 

Baltic Exchange members are responsible for a large proportion of all dry cargo and tanker fixtures as well as the sale and purchase of merchant vessels. In November 2016, the Baltic Exchange was acquired by Singapore Exchange ("SGX"), bringing together complementary strengths of Singapore and London, two of the world's most important maritime centres.

 

Baltic Exchange services

 

* Independent, high quality dry, wet and gas freight market information

* Self-regulated chartering, sale and purchase and freight derivatives markets

* Central forum for competing freight market interests

* Framework ensuring high standards of business practice and co-operation

* London-based business facilities for members