Marine Accident Tribunal Investigator
かいなんしんぱんしょちょうさかん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A public duty involving investigating the facts of accidents occurring at sea, collecting and analyzing evidence, and preparing reports necessary for marine accident tribunals.
Description
Marine Accident Tribunal Investigators conduct on-site inspections, interviews with related parties, collection and analysis of documents and physical evidence for marine accident cases such as ship accidents in ports or sea areas, to elucidate the causes of accidents. They prepare reports based on the collected evidence and collaborate with judges and legal affairs departments to support marine accident tribunal procedures. Investigations include desk work on land as well as on-site verifications and sometimes diving surveys, requiring extensive maritime knowledge, technical skills, and understanding of laws and regulations.
Future Outlook
With increasing maritime traffic and technological advancements, the importance of marine accident investigations remains steady, and the need for efficiency improvements using ICT and securing personnel is growing.
Personality Traits
Cautious and meticulous / High ethical standards / Sharp observational skills / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Civil servant / Combination of desk work and fieldwork / Frequent business trips / Transfers possible
Career Path
National public servant (maritime technology position) recruitment → Marine Accident Tribunal Investigator → Senior Investigator → Assistant Marine Accident Tribunal Judge → Marine Accident Tribunal Judge
Required Skills
Accident investigation / Evidence collection and analysis / Maritime laws and regulations / Report writing
Recommended Skills
Basic maritime engineering knowledge / English (for document reading and interviews) / GIS
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it is necessary to logically analyze complex accident causes. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precision is required to not overlook minute evidence. |
| Communication Skills | To smoothly conduct interviews with related parties. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to continuously update knowledge of laws and technical information. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to elucidate diverse factors and solve investigation challenges. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because investigations involving fatalities impose high mental stress. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because analysis is often based on standard methods. |
Aliases
- Marine Accident Investigator
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