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Rod Johnson

T: +44 20 7809 2287 M: +44 777 450 2995 Email Rod | vCard Office: London

Rod Johnson Marine director

Contact details

Rod Johnson

Rod Johnson
Marine director

T: +44 20 7809 2287 M: +44 777 450 2995 Email Rod | vCard Office: London

An experienced Master Mariner with four decades of experience in the marine industry including senior leadership, international relations and security. Rod provides expert advice and guidance to a range of clients including P&I clubs, owners, underwriters and adjusters to help them manage their risks and liabilities.
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Rod specialises in disputes arising from casualties of all kinds and has extensive experience of running investigations and protecting client interests both at the scene and post loss. Rod advises a wide range of clients on risk mitigation and loss prevention.
  • Marine casualty

Explosion and fire on board post panama sized container ship

Represented owners and Club interests following a severe fire on board a post panamax container ship at the time of loss and then through litigation with cargo interests.

Grounding of bulk carrier

Represented hull and machinery insurers following the grounding and serious damage to a handysize bulker. Issues included seaworthiness and the separation of repairs and owners work in the repair yard.

Loss of military vessel whilst under repair

Represented hull and machinery insurers following the destruction of a military vessel whilst under repair. Issues included interplay of liabilities between the various actors and the effectiveness of work controls.

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