Marine Incident Investigator

BMT Group; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

BMT Group is seeking an experienced Marine Incident Investigator to join our maritime incident investigation team. The role involves independent work across Europe and globally, performing vessel inspections and investigations for clients in the maritime industry.

You will assess damages, advise on loss mitigation and salvage options, and deliver clear reports while traveling to vessels, ports, and terminals worldwide. English proficiency is essential; Dutch/French are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in maritime studies or an equivalent maritime education.
• Seagoing experience as Master Mariner, Chief Officer, or similar nautical role.
• Previous experience as a Marine Incident Investigator.
• Extensive knowledge of vessel operations, cargo handling and maritime practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (Dutch and/or French a plus).

Responsibilities

• Conduct vessel inspections and marine incident investigations.
• Investigate marine incidents, casualties, and damage claims.
• Assess cargo-related incidents and operational issues on board vessels.
• Identify causes of damage and provide factual, independent advice to clients.
• Advise clients on loss mitigation, recovery actions, salvage options, and preventative measures.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and professional reports within agreed timelines.
• Build and maintain relationships with shipowners, insurers, P&I clubs, brokers, terminals, and other maritime stakeholders.
• Support business development and identify new survey opportunities in the maritime sector.

Skills

Maritime expertise

Analytical thinking

Independent work

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in maritime studies

Job description

Are you an experienced maritime professional with a passion for shipping operations, vessel inspections, and marine investigations? Do you enjoy working in diverse environments, from vessels and ports to terminals and logistics hubs around the world?

BMT is looking for an experienced Marine Incident Investigator to join our growing marine incident investigation team. In this role, you will use your nautical expertise to investigate marine incidents, conduct inspections, assess damages, and provide independent advice to clients across the maritime industry.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced expert with a drive to accelerate in a globally operation maritime consultancy.

The Role

You will work independently on a wide range of marine assignments throughout Europe as well as globally. You will frequently attend vessels, terminals, warehouses, and ports to perform inspections and investigations on behalf of clients.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting vessel inspections and marine incident investigations.
• Investigating marine incidents, casualties, and damage claims.
• Assessing cargo-related incidents and operational issues on board vessels.
• Identifying causes of damage and providing factual, independent advice to clients.
• Advising clients on loss mitigation, recovery actions, salvage options, and preventative measures.
• Preparing clear, accurate, and professional reports within agreed timelines.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with shipowners, insurers, P&I clubs, brokers, terminals, and other maritime stakeholders.
• Supporting business development activities and identifying new survey opportunities within the maritime sector.

About you

You are a maritime professional with strong observational and analytical skills. You feel comfortable working independently, communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, and making sound professional judgments under pressure.

We are looking for someone with:

• A Bachelor's degree, preferably from a Maritime University (or equivalent education).
• Seagoing experience as Master Mariner, Chief Officer, or similar nautical role.
• Previous experience as a Marine Incident Investigator.
• Extensive knowledge of vessel operations, cargo handling and maritime practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (Dutch and/or French is a plus).
• The ability to work independently while also contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• A flexible, hands-on attitude and willingness to travel at short notice when required.
• A professional and customer-focused approach.

What we offer

While employment terms may vary depending on the country of employment, we can offer you:

• A varied and challenging role at the heart of the international maritime industry.
• Opportunities to work on unique and complex marine investigations.
• A comprehensive compensation and benefits package, aligned with your expertise, qualifications, and professional experience.
• Employee benefits such as an annual performance and profit-related bonus scheme.
• Excellent opportunities for personal and professional development through relevant training courses and education programmes.
• International career mobility within our global organisation.