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Employer:

Department of Transport


Specialism:

Maritime Sector


Location:

Ireland


Posted:

3 hours ago


Closing date:

06 November 2025

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Marine Accident Investigators (Technical) in the Marine Accident Investigation Unit, Ireland

The Marine Accident Investigation Unit (MAIU), an independent investigation unit to be established within the Department of Transport in Ireland, will be responsible for the investigation of all types of marine accidents to, or on board, Irish vessels worldwide and other vessels in Irish territorial waters and inland waterways. Once fully operational, the MAIU will replace the Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB). 

The purpose of an investigation by the MAIU is to improve safety of life at sea and on inland waterways by establishing the cause of an accident with a view to making recommendations for the avoidance of accidents in the future. 

Due to the establishment of the MAIU, the Department now require suitably qualified, committed individuals to join the Unit as Marine Accident Investigators (Technical).

Reporting to the Chief Investigator of the MAIU, Marine Accident Investigators (Technical) will carry out marine accident investigations and assist and support in the planning of the annual work programme of the unit. They will also assist in establishing and subsequently reviewing investigation methods and procedures. 

Full details of the role, including specific eligibility requirements is available on www.publicjobs.ie.

For more information and to apply, visit:  https://bit.ly/NJ_Ad_MAIT

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 3pm on Thursday, 6th November 2025.

We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Acts.

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The Marine Accident Investigation Unit (MAIU), an independent investigation unit to be established within the Department of Transport in Ireland will be responsible for the investigation of all types of marine accident

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