13Powers of inspection by investigator

13 Powers of inspection by investigator

An inspector who is investigating a maritime incident may, after boarding a vessel or entering premises under regulation 12 , do any one or more of the following:

(a) inspect any object or document found on the vessel or premises;

(b) take copies of, and make extracts from, any document found on the vessel or premises;

(c) take measurements;

(d) make notes and sketches;

(e) take photographs and make video and audio recordings;

(f) take samples of substances away for analysis;

(g) require a person on the vessel or premises to provide a demonstration, furnish information or answer questions;

(h) require a person on the vessel or premises to open and, if necessary, unlock any –

(i) door, gate, hatch, bulkhead or other kind of barrier; or

(ii) locker, hold or other kind of container;

(i) require a person on the vessel or premises to undo and, if necessary, move any tarpaulin, sheeting or other covering.