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MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT 1894 - SECT 465

1979 c.39

465.(1) Where a shipping casualty has occurred a preliminary inquiry may be
held respecting the casualty by the following persons; namely,

(a)Where the shipping casualty occurs on or near the coasts of the United
Kingdom, by the inspecting officer of the coastguard or
chief officer of customs residing at or near the place at which the casualty
occurs; or

(b)Where the shipping casualty occurs elsewhere, by the inspecting officer of
the coastguard or chief officer of customs residing at or near any place at
which the witnesses with respect to the casualty arrive or are found or can be
conveniently examined; or

(c)In any case by any person appointed for the purpose by the Board of Trade.

(2) For the purpose of any such inquiry the person holding the same shall have
the powers of a Board of Trade inspector [under section 27 of the Merchant
Shipping Act 1979].][

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