17Conclusion of investigation

17 Conclusion of investigation

(1)  For the purposes of regulation 16(2) , an investigation into a maritime incident is taken to be completed once –

(a) the investigator has completed his or her collection of evidence in relation to the maritime incident; or

(b) the Minister has appointed a court of inquiry to inquire into the maritime incident; or

(c) the Minister or MAST directs the investigator to conclude the investigation.

(2)  An investigation into a maritime incident is taken to have concluded once MAST has received a report in accordance with regulation 16(2)(b) in respect of that incident.