Marine Investigator

Location:

Roosendaal, Netherlands

Make a real impact on maritime safety.

The Republic of the Marshall Islands Investigations   department  is looking for an experienced  Marine Investigator  to join our team out of our Roosendaal office.

As a Marine Investigator, you have the opportunity to help uncover the causes of marine casualties and drive and influence meaningful safety improvements across the industry. You will work alongside a global team of experts, you will lead complex investigations, uncover root causes, and shape recommendations that protect seafarers, vessels, and the marine environment worldwide.

You be responsible for…

Leading and conducting marine safety investigations involving Marshall Islands-registered vessels, from initial response through to final reporting

Deploying on-scene when required, providing leadership, direction, and coordination

Interviewing witnesses and key personnel to establish clear, evidence-based findings

Analyzing technical, operational, and human factors data in collaboration with subject matter experts

Identifying the root cause and developing practical, targeted safety recommendations

Producing high-quality investigation reports aligned with international standards and regulatory frameworks

Providing guidance and oversight to on-scene investigators and supporting personnel

Engaging with stakeholders across the industry, including operators, senior leadership, and regulatory bodies

Presenting findings, trends, and lessons learned to diverse audiences with clarity and credibility

Monitoring investigation progress to ensure timely and effective completion

Staying current with evolving international maritime regulations and best practices

Proactively identifying trends and opportunities to improve safety across the industry

What makes this opportunity unique…

Global impact:  Your work will directly influence maritime safety beyond a single organization

High visibility:  Engage with senior stakeholders and industry leaders

Purpose-driven:  Contribute to safer operations and the protection of life at sea and the maritime environment

Intellectually challenging:  Tackle complex, multidisciplinary investigations involving technical, operational, and human factors

What we are looking for…

Experience conducting or supporting marine safety or accident investigations

Strong background in marine operations, safety, or the regulatory environment

Solid understanding of root cause analysis and human and organizational factors

Proven ability to analyze complex information and translate it into clear findings and recommendations

Experience producing high-quality technical reports or regulatory documentation

Confidence presenting findings to a wide range of stakeholders

Highly valued attributes…

Favorable consideration given to candidates from an Accident Investigation Body

Senior seagoing experience (Master, Chief Engineer) or equivalent operational leadership background

Ask yourself if you have…

Strong analytical thinking and sound professional judgment

Ability to lead investigations and coordinate diverse stakeholders

Clear, concise, and persuasive communication skills

Self-motivated, resilient, and able to work independently in demanding situations

Demonstratable skills…

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent maritime experience

Marine casualty investigator further education preferred

Fluent English oral and written communication

Maritime inspection, audit, and/or survey experience beneficial but not imperative

Extensive knowledge and understanding of international instruments (e.g., SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, MLC, ISM Code, COLREGS)

If you are driven to understand why marine casualties happen, and more importantly, how to prevent them, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on global maritime safety.

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