9Co-operation

## 9 Co-operation 9.1 Where two or more States have agreed to co-operate and have agreed the procedures for a marine casualty investigation, the State conducting the investigation should invite representatives of other substantially interested States to take part in the investigation and, consistent with the purpose of this Code, allow such representatives to: .1 question witnesses; .2 view and examine evidence and take copies of documentation; .3 produce witnesses or other evidence; .4 make submissions in respect of the evidence, comment on and have their views properly reflected in the final report; and .5 be provided with transcripts, statements and the final report relating to the investigation. 9.2 States are encouraged to provide for maximum participation in the investigation by all States with a substantial interest in the marine casualty. 9.3 The flag State of a ship involved in a marine casualty should help to facilitate the availability of the crew to the investigation and encourage the crew to co-operate with the State conducting the investigation.