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About Aquatic Navigation, inc.

  

Aquatic Navigation, Inc. established in 2008,  and is a full-service technology survey and accident investigation firm specializing in boating incident investigations. Equipped with the latest technology we can perform any necessary procedure for a full and complete investigation or survey. These procedures include vessel Inspections, commercial ship Inspections, safety radio inspections, chart plotter and GPS downloads, Vessel Data Recorder (VDR) Downloads, scene Inspections, FARO 3D Scanning, aerial photography and video. Once the investigation and analysis are completed, we can then provide our expert opinion and help you achieve the best outcome for your case.

All our team members have backgrounds in vessel surveys, law enforcement investigations and accident reconstructionists.  Aquatic Navigation can provide you with the most “hands-on” experience available. Our office staff has also been trained to work closely with our analysts and field personnel to provide you with the all the relative materials you may need to build your case.

For questions about a radio survey and/ or  accident reconstruction services or to inquire about a new matter please call our office at (954) 762-7123.

About Brian Coffin

Certified class radio surveyor

ABS/ LLoyd's/ RINA and numerous flag state experience

Certified FARO operator

Maritime incident scene recreation and documentation. Notable Cases and experience

FWC Senior Investigator

FWC homicide incident investigator 2014 - Present

Brian Coffin


President/ Business Owner

Aquatic Navigation, Inc. | 2006 - Present     

Professional Law Enforcement Experience

Law Enforcement Officer 2011-2012

Florida Department of Environmental Protection officer

Law Enforcement Officer 2012-2014

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officer

Law Enforcement Investigator I | 2014 - 2021

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Law Enforcement Senior Investigator I | 2021 - Present

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

   

· NASBLA GPS forensics instructor | 2020

· IHEA incident investigator - August 2022

· FARO S150 laser scanner operator Aug 2021

· FARO 3D / SCENE software super user | 2021

· FWC Technology liaison for South Region’s A and B

· License Plate Reader (LPR) liaison for South Region A & B

· Internet Crimes investigations | 2020

· Body worn camera (BWC) implementation team

· FWC (MCT) computer power user | 2012 - Present 

· Critical Incident Stress Management Team Lead (CISM) | 2014 – Present (South Region A)

· Incident Command Coordinator (100, 200, 300, 700, 800)

· Field Training Officer (FTO) | 2013 - Present

· Standardized field sobriety certificate | 2012-Present

· NASBLA SFST BUI train the trainer | 2018

· Breath Test Operator | 2021

· General Instructor Techniques | 2017

· Speed measurement certificate | 2013

· Child abduction response certificate | 2013

· NASBLA I & II boating accident investigations | 2014

· Background Investigations 2014-present

· Wildlife Human Attack Response Training | 2016

· Letter of Commendation signed by Col Adams | 2014

· Letter of Commendation signed by Lt. Col Hubert | 2013

· Letter of Commendation State Fire Marshal SURFSIDE 2021

  

CERTIFICATIONS

· FCC GMDSS maintainer license

· FCC general radio operator

· FCC radar endorsement

· FCC Technician (HAM) license

· NMEA certified technician (1993-Present)

· Private pilot license (240+ hours) 

· NW3C Advanced digital forensics Analysis MacOS

· NW3C CI155 Online Undercover

· NW3C C152 Search Warrants & Digital evidence

· NW3C CI110 The Dark Web  

· NW3C CI131 Social Media Basics

· NW3C CI104 Virtual Currency

· NW3C CI101 Understanding Digital Footprints

· NW3C CI100 Identifying & Seizing     Electronic Evidence


MILITARY     EXPERIENCE

US Navy |  1991 – 1997 | Honorable Discharge

USS Emory S. Land (AS-39) – Ships company electrical engineering,     

repairs to electrical power generation and distribution. 

Nuclear submarine     electrical repair support

· Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class (EM2 SW) 

· Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist

· Electrical supervisor (EMOW)

· Engineering officer of the watch (EOOW)

· Damage Control Officer of the watch

· Navy achievement medals & good conduct awards


EDUCATION

Tidewater Community College General Studies

1996

Broward     College 

Computer Science/  Networking +/  Cybersecurity

1990-1991| 2020-Present

U.S. Navy Electrician’s “A” school | 1992

U.S. Navy Nuclear Power School | 1992 -1993


President/ Business     Owner

Aquatic Navigation, Inc. | 2006 - Present

· FCC GMDSS radio surveyor 

o Approved Classification Societies: ABS/ Lloyds/ RINA 

· Systems expert in Cruise ship/ Commercial and recreational 

vessel navigation and GPS systems (Chart Navigation)

· Systems expert in all radio communications (VHF, MF/HF and Satellite systems)

·Shipboard radar systems, autopilots, gyro compasses and integrated bridge systems

· Installation and commissioning of shipboard FLIR and security camera systems.

· Local area network administrator/ Satellite communications network administrator 

(KU-Band/ C-Band/ Inmarsat/ Iridium/ Global star) 

· Quality Assurance manager for Aquatic Navigation, Inc. - ISO 9002

· Crestron/ RTI/ Panasonic/ Sony - Audio Video DVR systems programming user 

· Panasonic phone PBX - system program user 

- Notable Cases



Notable Cases

2021 - 34' Scout ramping of an 18' Cape Craft on the intracoastal waterway in Fort Lauderdale

2021 - 34' Scout ramping of an 18' Cape Craft on the intracoastal waterway in Fort Lauderdale

2021 - 34' Scout ramping of an 18' Cape Craft on the intracoastal waterway in Fort Lauderdale

Security camera screenshot that captured the ramping of the 18' vessel by the 34' vessel.  This investigation included security camera and GPS data downloads. Notable Cases

2020 - 25' Cobia allision with the seawall in Hollywood

2021 - 34' Scout ramping of an 18' Cape Craft on the intracoastal waterway in Fort Lauderdale

2021 - 34' Scout ramping of an 18' Cape Craft on the intracoastal waterway in Fort Lauderdale

Single vessel seawall allision resulting in serious bodily injuries to the operator and occupants.  The vessel's GPS data captured the track of the incident. Notable Cases

2019 - 42' HCB allision with the port everglades jetty Fort Lauderdale

2021 - 34' Scout ramping of an 18' Cape Craft on the intracoastal waterway in Fort Lauderdale

2019 - 42' HCB allision with the port everglades jetty Fort Lauderdale

A single vessel allision resulting in several serious bodily injuries and major property damage.  This investigation included security camera and GPS data downloads. Notable Cases

2018 - 28' NauticStar allision with the seawall in Hallandale

2021 - 34' Scout ramping of an 18' Cape Craft on the intracoastal waterway in Fort Lauderdale

2019 - 42' HCB allision with the port everglades jetty Fort Lauderdale

Single vessel allision resulting in the death of one occupant.  The operator was charged with BUI manslaughter and vessel homicide.   This investigation included security camera and GPS data downloads. Notable Cases

2017 - 29' WellCraft vs PWC offshore of Broward County

2015 - 28' Seafox vs 33' Deep Impact head on collision intracoastal waterway in Fort Lauderdale

2015 - 24' Stingray fall overboard drowning in Fort Lauderdale

Offshore collision that resulted in two occupants of a PWC transported to the hospital with serious bodily injuries.  The PWC operator was determined to be at fault and charged.  This investigation included GPS data downloads. Notable Cases

Accident scene reconstruction

2015 - 24' Stingray fall overboard drowning in Fort Lauderdale

2015 - 28' Seafox vs 33' Deep Impact head on collision intracoastal waterway in Fort Lauderdale

2015 - 24' Stingray fall overboard drowning in Fort Lauderdale

Single vessel operation resulting in one subject falling overboard and drowning in Fort Lauderdale. This investigation included security camera downloads. Notable Cases

2015 - 28' Seafox vs 33' Deep Impact head on collision intracoastal waterway in Fort Lauderdale

2015 - 28' Seafox vs 33' Deep Impact head on collision intracoastal waterway in Fort Lauderdale

2015 - 28' Seafox vs 33' Deep Impact head on collision intracoastal waterway in Fort Lauderdale

Intracoastal waterway head on collision that resulted in one fatality and  multiple injuries.  Impaired operator charged with BUI manslaughter and vessel homicide.  Investigation included security camera downloads, Time/ distance calculations and GPS data downloads. Notable Cases

2013 - 18' vessel allision with a bridge in Dania

2015 - 28' Seafox vs 33' Deep Impact head on collision intracoastal waterway in Fort Lauderdale

2015 - 28' Seafox vs 33' Deep Impact head on collision intracoastal waterway in Fort Lauderdale

Single vessel allision that resulted in one fatality and the operator of the vessel charged with BUI manslaughter, vessel homicide and evidence tampering.  Investigation included security camera downloads. Notable Cases

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