practice in gathering evidence. In this type of dispute more than almost any other, the quality of the evidence is key.


Our guest speaker was marine engineer and bunker expert Chris Fisher of Brookes Bell Jarrett Kirman who spoke primarily about technical issues. Chris has been the stand out forensic expert on fuel in the marine field for almost a decade. His instructive talk was unusual in that it managed to get across even relatively complex points in a manner that was easy to understand for those among us with little more than the most basic technical knowledge and yet also hold the attention of the more technically-minded in the audience. Chris addressed, among other


issues, current regulation, emissions, quality, correct sampling procedures and on-board fuel management practices.


We are grateful to all the speakers while our thanks also go to Nick Milner, who kept the programme ticking over, and to Marinella Makarona in the office who assisted everyone to prepare their slides.


The papers prepared for the seminar became the foundation for the UK Defence Club publication “Bunkers: a guide to quality and quantity claims”. A copy of this can be found on the Club website: www.ukdefence.com however please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like a paper copy.


Hellas HiLights November 2011


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