Antonio Maceiras

Antonio is a Mechanical Engineer with over 40 years of experience in the maritime and offshore sectors. He specializes in shipbuilding, vessel repair, technical inspections, claims management, and support for complex disputes.

He has extensive expertise in newbuilding project management and related legal disputes. His career includes senior leadership roles in major shipyards, where he managed engineering, planning, budgeting, cost control, quality, and contract negotiations.

Antonio supervised construction contracts for 13 offshore drilling rigs, representing approximately USD 10 billion in investments. He also managed projects for the construction of 10 offshore support and construction vessels, valued at around USD 1 billion.

His experience includes dry-docking planning, marine engineering services, and technical consultancy. He has been actively involved in casualty investigations, salvage and wreck removal operations, and vessel inspections.

Antonio also serves as an expert for H&M insurers, P&I Clubs, and law firms in litigation and arbitration involving mechanical failures, structural damage, shipbuilding disputes, surety claims, fuel consumption issues, and damages to port and terminal infrastructure.

• English
• Portugese