19Establishment of courts of inquiry

19 Establishment of courts of inquiry

(1)  The Minister may establish a court of inquiry to inquire into a maritime incident.

(2)  The power under subregulation (1) may be exercised –

(a) on the Minister's own motion; or

(b) on the recommendation of MAST under regulation 18 .

(3)  The court of inquiry is to consist of 3 persons appointed by the Minister as follows:

(a) a magistrate;

(b) 2 persons who, in the Minister's opinion, have expertise relevant to the subject of the inquiry.

(4)  The magistrate is the chairperson of the court of inquiry.