Marine Safety Investigator

Ministry of Transport; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Marine Safety Investigator to enhance maritime safety through thorough investigations and recommendations. This role involves conducting detailed investigations into marine incidents, reporting findings, and developing safety procedures. Candidates should possess marine qualifications and relevant experience, with strong analytical and communication skills. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving Singapore's transport safety standards and contributing to a world-class transportation system.

Qualifications

• Qualifications from a marine or nautical institution.
• Relevant seagoing experience as a certificated ship officer.

Responsibilities

• Conducting marine casualty investigations, including evidence gathering.
• Writing clear and comprehensive investigation reports.
• Organizing logistics and promoting maritime safety.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Planning Abilities

Teamwork

Education

Marine or Nautical Qualifications

Job description

All Open Positions /

Ministry of Transport

Marine Safety Investigator

Ministry of Transport

Permanent/Contract

Closing on 24 May 2025

What the role is

At the Ministry of Transport (MOT), we lead developments in Singapore’s land, sea, and air transport sectors to enhance economic competitiveness and improve quality of life. We seek dynamic, analytical, and committed individuals to join our team in realizing a world-class transportation system and a global hub. If you share our vision and possess the qualities we seek, we invite you to join us!

What you will be working on

The Transport Safety Investigation Bureau of Singapore (TSIB) is the independent authority responsible for safety investigations of air, marine, and rail accidents and incidents. We are looking for motivated Singapore citizens with dedication, diligence, patience, and perseverance to join us. As a Marine Safety Investigator, your responsibilities include:

1. Conducting marine casualty/incident investigations, including site access (travel required), planning, evidence gathering, witness interviews, and investigation meetings.
2. Reporting investigation progress, identifying safety issues, determining causal factors, and making safety recommendations.
3. Writing clear and comprehensive investigation reports.
4. Operational planning, developing investigation procedures, updating legislation, and conducting training.
5. Organizing logistics, procuring equipment, researching investigation techniques, and promoting maritime safety.

What we are looking for

Candidates should possess:

• Qualifications from a marine or nautical institution and relevant seagoing experience as a certificated ship officer (e.g., Certificate of Competency Marine Engineer Officer or Deck Officer Class 1).
• Knowledge of ships, international conventions, codes, Singapore legislation, and safety standards.
• Experience in marine casualty investigation, marine electronics, or forensic data recovery is advantageous.
• An inquisitive mind, analytical skills, teamwork, good communication, leadership, and planning abilities.
• An interest in technical and safety issues beyond their specialty.

About Ministry Of Transport

The Ministry’s mission is to develop Singapore's land, sea, and air transport sectors to boost economic competitiveness and quality of life. It oversees:

• Civil Aviation and Air Transport
• Maritime and Ports
• Land Transport

The Ministry aims to make Singapore an international civil aviation and maritime hub, setting strategic policies while operational and regulatory functions are carried out by statutory boards such as CAAS, LTA, MPA, and PTC. It also oversees the Transport Safety Investigation Bureau (TSIB).