Master Mariner, with 15 years of seagoing experience on a
wide variety of ocean going vessels.
Established Haight Gardner Consulting, LLC in 1997,
dedicated to servicing the needs of Assuranceforeningen SKULD.
Former Vice President and Manager of Hull Claims
Department with Scandinavian Marine Claims Office, Inc.
Twenty years experience handling Hull and P & I claims with
Independent Maritime Consulting Ltd., Scandinavian Marine Claims Office,
Inc. and Lamorte Burns & Company.
DONALD (DON) MESSICK - Principal Claims Consultant - Full Resume (PDF)
Bachelor of Science degree in marine transportation (SUNY Maritime College – Fort Schuyler) with five years seagoing experience on tankers, breakbulk cargo vessels, container vessels and harbor tugs
Former Vice President at Shipowners Claims Bureau
Twenty five years experience in handling P&I claims of all types
Specialist in handling pollution incidents, related claims and on-site casualty response management
CARL A. CEDERSTAV - Principal Technical Consultant - Full Resume (PDF)
Several years seagoing experience in various ranks, including Chief Engineer.
Master of Science Degrees in Engineering and Business Administration.
Thirteen years as Chief Superintendent and Technical Director with two major Swedish
shipping companies, responsible for repairs, maintenance and new construction.
Former Chief Surveyor, Senior Vice President, and head of Scandinavian Marine Claims
Office, Inc.’s Technical Department.
ANTHONY ( TONY ) SMITH - Surveyor and Claims Consultant
Sixteen years of seagoing experience in ranks up to Chief Officer
Extensive experience with general and bulk cargo carriage
Certified ISM and ISPS Lead Auditior
Certified with Class approved Ultrsonic Hatch Weathertightness Testing Equipment
Extensive surveying experience in Hull and P&I claims
17 years sea experience as a deck officer on many types of merchant ship. Holds a British Masters
license for Foreign Going Vessels, any tonnage, with dangerous cargo endorsements for petroleum and
chemicals. Accredited ship inspector with OCIMF/SIRE and Chemical Distribution Institute programs.
Traveled extensively on a worldwide basis while operating his own surveying and consulting company,
representing all types of marine interests.
A versatile and experienced marine consultant who has worked in a wide variety of casualty situations for
underwriters and P&I Clubs. On many occasions he has been an expert or fact witness.
Has carried out different types of survey on many types of ship and with respect to many kinds of cargo.
He is especially experienced with respect to petroleum and liquid chemicals and carried out many types of
ship condition surveys.
19 years experience as an independent marine surveyor based near Philadelphia - working at locations from
the Canadian Maritimes to Florida and the Caribbean.
BS in Navigational Science – Argentinean Naval Academy. Served as Lieutenant on various naval
vessels, including destroyers, icebreakers and ocean tugs.
Three years experience on ocean going tankers as deck officer including Chief Officer
Six years as Technical Manager with Camin Cargo Control, Inc. specializing in loss control and
investigations on tankers and cargo vessels. Responsible for training surveyors and quality assurance.
1993 to present. Independent consultant specializing in loss control, expediting and vetting on tankers
and P&I surveys and investigations. Accredited OCIMF/SIRE inspector.
FLORIDA OFFICE:
JONAS LYBORG - Manager - IMC Florida/Alabama - Principal Surveyor - Full Resume (PDF)
Bachelor of Science Degree in Maritime Engineering form Gothenburg Maritime University, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Licensed Chief Engineer
15 years seagoing engineering in ranks up to 1st Engineer including new building supervision
Five years at The Swedish Shipping Administration , partly as Head of Department and appointed member of:
Swedish Delegation to IMO (STWC, MSC)
Swedish Maritime Accident Investigation Committee
Swedish Maritime Fire Protection Committee
10 years experience as staff surveyor and technical manager at The Swedish Club in Gotheburg and Hong Kong
5 years as independent surveyor and owner’s representative, USA
Port State Control Education, University of Wales, Cardiff, U.K.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Marine Engineering from Malmoe Technical College, Gothenberg,
Sweden. Licensed to Chief Engineer.
Seven years seagoing experience in ranks up to 1st Engineer.
Fifteen years as Technical Superintendent, Project Engineer and Service Engineer responsible for
operations, maintenance, repairs, drydockings and newbuildings for shipowners and engine manufacturers.
Nine years as Manager for major Swedish shipyard and subsidiary company in charge of ship repairs,
conversions, main engine and boiler repairs, purchasing and sales, etc.
Fourteen years as Vice President and Principal Surveyor for SMCO and President of SCUA Americas,
specializing in H&M matters.
Master Mariner, with 16 years of seagoing experience on a wide variety of ocean going vessels in
ranks up to Master.
Twelve years as Technical Superintendent and Operations Manager of V. Ships and; ultimately,
President of V.Ships USA. Involved in all aspects of managing a substantial fleet of vessels, including
drydockings, chartering, demurrage claims, commercial and legal dispute resolutions, etc.
10 years as Terminal Manager at South Riding Point at Freeport, Bahamas. In charge of all aspects of
terminal operations.
President and General Manager of tug company based in Freeport, Bahamas. Involved with all aspects of
towage and ship assist operations, including commercial salvage, drydockings, modifications, placement
of insurance, etc.
2 years as marine surveyor, specializing in P&I and H&M surveys.
GULF OF MEXICO (EAST) REGION:
MOBILE OFFICE
JONAS LYBORG - Manager - IMC Florida/Alabama - Principal Surveyor - Full Resume (PDF)
Bachelor of Science Degree in Maritime Engineering form Gothenburg Maritime University, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Licensed Chief Engineer
15 years seagoing engineering in ranks up to 1st Engineer including new building supervision
Five years at The Swedish Shipping Administration , partly as Head of Department and appointed member of:
Swedish Delegation to IMO (STWC, MSC)
Swedish Maritime Accident Investigation Committee
Swedish Maritime Fire Protection Committee
10 years experience as staff surveyor and technical manager at The Swedish Club in Gotheburg and Hong Kong
5 years as independent surveyor and owner’s representative, USA
Port State Control Education, University of Wales, Cardiff, U.K.
Certified Marine Surveyor by The National Association of Marine Surveyors, Inc.
U.S. Coast Guard (Ret)
Ship and Cargo Surveyor for 10 years
Member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Qualified uninspected towing vessel examiner
Experience in Charterer work, P & I and hull and machinery
RICHARD L. FRENZEL - Principal Technical Consultant - Full Resume (PDF)
Twenty years experience as Master and operator of inland and offshore tugs, supply boats, oil field
service vessels, jack up rigs and and passenger vessels.
Valid Master’s license (200 Tons), uninspected towing vessels, near coastal, inland and Great Lakes waters.
Tankerman – Grade B & ALG.
33 years experience as independent marine surveyor in the Houston area, representing domestic underwriters,
lenders and buyers.
Conducted numerous personal injury, damage and fraud investigations for insurers and attorneys.
Extensive experience in steel/aluminum/wood/FRP ship repairs.
Qualified as expert witness on numerous occassions in both state and federal courts.
Bachelor and Master of Science Degrees in Marine Engineering
Seven years sea-going experience with P&O/Princess Cruises
Two years as surveyor with Scandinavian Marine Claims Office handling Hull & Machinery and P & I claims.
Nineteen years as surveyor with Classification Society, Det Norske Veritas (DNV) carrying out Ships in Operation surveys, Safety Management audits and New Building project management including...
Three years as Station Manager of DNV Vancouver responsible for production and technical customer service to major shipping clients
Two years as Head of DNV’s “Flying Squad” responsible for sub-standard vessel targeting, evaluation and handling worldwide.
