Digital, Mechanical, and Technical Evidence Analysis

Technical Evidence That Helps Clarify What Happened

WakeTrace Marine Forensics LLC specializes in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of digital and mechanical evidence in boating accident investigations. Our team helps attorneys, insurance carriers, manufacturers, and government agencies uncover critical information that may not be visible through traditional investigative methods alone.


From GPS downloads and engine data to underwater evidence and vessel systems, we provide objective technical analysis that supports reconstruction, litigation, and claims investigations.

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When the Evidence Goes Beyond the Scene

Many boating accidents leave behind valuable digital and mechanical evidence that can help explain how an incident occurred. WakeTrace combines specialized forensic tools with decades of investigative experience to recover, interpret, and document the technical information that supports a complete understanding of the case.



Whether analyzing vessel electronics, mechanical components, or digital records, our goal is to provide clear, defensible findings that strengthen investigations and legal proceedings.

This Service Includes

  • GPS & chartplotter data acquisition and analysis
  • Engine Control Module (ECU/ECM) data analysis
  • Cell phone forensic analysis
  • Underwater evidence documentation and recovery
  • Technical evidence interpretation and reporting

Why Technical Evidence Matters

Digital and mechanical evidence often provides an objective record of what occurred before, during, and after a marine incident. When properly collected and analyzed, this information can help establish timelines, verify vessel movements, identify mechanical issues, and support accident reconstruction.


WakeTrace brings together experts in marine investigations, engineering, digital forensics, and vessel systems to transform complex technical information into reports that attorneys, insurance carriers, manufacturers, and juries can understand.

Our Technical Expertise Includes:

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Digital Forensics

GPS systems, chartplotters, cell phone evidence, and electronic data analysis.

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Mechanical Analysis

Engine component failures, ECU/ECM downloads, vessel systems, and marine failure analysis.

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Underwater Investigation

Evidence documentation, recovery, side scan sonar, and remotely operated vehicle (ROV) support.

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Technical Reporting

Clear documentation and expert interpretation prepared for litigation, insurance claims, and product-related investigations.

Need Help Interpreting Technical Evidence for a Boating Incident?

If your case involves GPS data, engine control modules, digital evidence, underwater recovery, or complex mechanical issues, WakeTrace has the expertise to uncover the facts and explain what the evidence reveals.