Conor Warde
Marine Manager
Conor is an in-house Master Mariner specialising in maritime casualty investigations and assisting legal teams with all technical aspects in maritime dispute resolutions.
Marine Manager
Conor is an in-house Master Mariner specialising in maritime casualty investigations and assisting legal teams with all technical aspects in maritime dispute resolutions.
Languages - English
Key Jurisdiction(s) - England & Wales
Conor Warde is a marine manager with over a decade of experience in the maritime industry, with a strong focus on the oil and gas sector. He is recognised for his ability to navigate complex challenges, including those arising from the recent pandemic and the industry’s ongoing shift towards digitalisation and decarbonisation. Conor’s clients include shipowners, charterers, and P&I insurers, who rely on his expertise in liability management and casualty investigations.
He provides expert advice on causation, liability, and casualty investigations—including VDR/AIS analysis—and develops effective dispute resolution strategies. Conor specialises in seaworthiness disputes and is available to attend live casualties to safeguard clients’ interests through thorough evidence collection and analysis. He guides internal legal teams and clients through the complexities of insurance claims and dispute resolution, ensuring their interests are protected at every stage.
Clients value Conor’s practical experience and forward-thinking approach, which make him a trusted advisor in an evolving and highly regulated industry. His involvement in high-profile incidents, such as container ship fires, foundering, groundings, allisions and collisions, highlights his ability to preserve evidence and prioritise client interests. Conor’s recent hands-on experience at sea further distinguishes him from other legal advisers in the maritime field.
As part of a dedicated response team, Conor attends live casualties to ensure evidence is preserved and client interests remain at the forefront. His combination of practical knowledge and strategic insight makes him a reliable advisor in the maritime sector.
World leading container liner operator
Casualty – Investigation into fire onboard and crew fatality/injuries.
One of the World's largest suppliers of commodities
Seaworthiness, defective passage planning analysis and investigating causation through VDR analysis.
World leading ship operator
Assisting legal team following a general cargo vessel grounding and abandonment with investigation and analysis.
Ship to ship service provider
VDR analysis and apportionment of liability in a collision.
P & I Clubs
Numerous assessments for IG P&I Clubs following collisions to advise on apportionment of liability.
War risk insurers
Detention of a vessel and analysis of movements and weather conditions.