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Vacancy for Principal Inspector of Marine Accidents

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team of accident investigators at MAIB, Southampton.

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

  • acting as duty co-ordinator and the Branch’s initial point of contact for out of hours accident notifications within a 4-week cycle; leading and managing a team of specialist accident investigators.

  • deploying to accident sites, at short notice during duty weeks, to manage the more demanding investigations; this could include travel worldwide.

  • directing the progress, conduct, and quality assurance of investigations, the development of recommendations, and overseeing production of the report.

  • dealing with individuals and organisations involved in marine accidents in what can often be stressful situations.

  • representing the Branch at industry fora.

  • contributing to MAIB’s wider management strategies.

Applicants must hold relevant industry experience utilising one of the qualifications listed below.

(This is taken to mean any of: experience in command or as the senior engineer afloat, or senior management in role ashore; industry experience as a naval architect; or experience as a marine accident investigator):

  • STCW 95 A-II/2 (Deck) Unlimited
  • STCW Deck Officer (Fishing Vessel) Class 1 Certificate of Competency
  • STCW III/2 (Engineering) Unlimited
  • Chartered Engineer status as a Naval Architect
  • A Post-Graduate Certificate or higher in marine accident investigation

You will need a full driver’s licence valid in the UK and must be prepared to travel throughout the UK, as well as overseas.

For further information about the post and how to apply, go to Civil Service Jobs: Principal Inspector of Marine Accidents, Ref: 347311

Closing date: Sunday 12th May 2024.

Published 8 April 2024