Feb 19, Kenya Maritime Authority Assistant Director, Safety of Navigation and Casualty Investigation Jobs

Job Purpose

Responsible for investigation into maritime casualties and charges of incompetence of seafarers. They are also responsible the receipt, preservation and safe disposal of wrecks in line with international conventions and national legislations. Further, the officers evaluate flag, port and coastal state obligation, performance and effectiveness.

Job Description

Overseeing the investigations in the maritime field;

Conducting investigation into maritime casualties including wreck under the Casualty Investigation Code;

Managing enquiries with respect to charges of incompetence on the part of the seafarers;

Co-ordinate the implementation of policies relating to safety of navigation and promote the integration of such policies into the national development plan;

Oversee implementing the Nairobi International Wreck Removal Convention;

Taking the command and preservation of vessels and lives of persons and cargo when ship is wrecked in Kenyan waters;

Reporting outcomes of maritime casualty investigations as required by IMO to the DG;

Publishing lessons learned from casualty investigation

Oversee evaluation of flag, port and coastal state obligation, performance and effectiveness;

Oversee investigation of maritime occupational accidents/incidences;

Oversee the investigation of seafarers and ships certificate suspensions and withdrawal.

Person Specifications

Bachelor Degree in the Maritime field such as Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Environment or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;

Master’s Degree in any of the following; Maritime Affairs, Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution will be added advantage

Certificate of Competency Class 1 (II/2 or III/2) in accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping 1978,as amended

Should have relevant experience for a minimum period of three (3) years;

Certificate in a Management Course lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution;

Good interpersonal relations, high leadership qualities and integrity

Demonstrated values of governance as provided in the Constitution of Kenya

Member of a relevant professional body in good standing where applicable;

Proficiency in computer applications;

Demonstrated Asst. Dir. ial, administrative and professional competence in work performance.

Proficiency in Computer Applications

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Kenya Maritime Authority Assistant Director, Safety of Navigation and Casualty Investigation Jobs

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