23Powers of court of inquiry

23 Powers of court of inquiry

A court of inquiry may –

(a) proceed with an inquiry, at the time and place fixed for the hearing in the notice of inquiry served under regulation 22 in respect of the inquiry, whether or not all the parties are present; and

(b) adjourn an inquiry for any reason, and for any duration, that it considers appropriate; and

(c) authorise any person to board and inspect any vessel, and any machinery and equipment on that vessel, relevant to its inquiry; and

(d) authorise any person to enter and inspect any premises and any machinery and equipment on those premises, relevant to its inquiry.