• Diego is an experienced petroleum & petrochemical analyst, surveyor and consultant with a strong understanding of analytical chemistry in conjunction with a wide experience of cargo surveying.  
• He has experience in contamination and deterioration claims involving petroleum products, petrochemicals and vegetable oils. In-depth investigation of quality disputes in all areas whether it is on-board or within the laboratory.
• His specialism is in providing consultation for contaminated bunker fuel disputes, related engine damages, ISO 8217 and IMO 2020 specifications.
• Diego has experience attending surveys throughout Americas, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australasia, and wide expertise on cargo system on board tanker vessels.
• Diego has over 17 years’ experience in this field (as at 2021).

Professional Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering - Universita' degli Studi di Genova, Italy

Languages

• English (fluent)
• Italian (fluent)
• Spanish (fluent)

Notable Assignments

• Leading consulting chemist on MV Thorco Lineage bunker quality dispute after engine breakdown and vessel run aground on Raroia Atoll in the Pacific Ocean. (2018)
• Assisted on board several bulk carriers following to self-heating coal problems managing the handling of the cargo from load ports in Indonesia to various discharge ports. (2013, 2015. 2016, 2018, 2019)
• Assisted on board several tanker vessels on cargo tank cleaning operations from dirty petroleum products to clean petroleum products during navigations. Leading advisor to Scorpio, d’Amico, Teco and other groups. (2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
• Consulted on the quality aspects of several blending operations of petroleum products to return cargoes within their specification limits. (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018)
• Investigated major vegetable oil quality off-specification disputes in Europe, South America and Asia. (2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
• Investigated product and chemical tankers cargo tanks coating defects (2013, 2014, 2017, 2019)