Location: London, UK
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 London 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.