49FDirections powers in relation to vessels

49F Directions powers in relation to vessels

(1) If the Chief Investigator enters marine premises or boards, or proposes to board, a vessel under section 49B, the Chief Investigator may direct the master of a vessel or the person operating a vessel to do anything necessary to enable the effective and safe detention of the vessel.

(2) The Chief Investigator, for the purpose of carrying out an investigation into a public transport safety matter or a marine safety matter, may direct the master of the vessel, or person operating the vessel, to—

(a) stop the vessel; or

(b) manoeuvre the vessel in a specified manner or to a specified place; or

(c) secure the vessel in a specified manner; or

(d) produce, for inspection, equipment specified in the direction.

A direction under subsection (2) may be a direction to manoeuvre the vessel to a berth.

(3) A person must not refuse or fail to comply with a direction under subsection (1) or (2) unless the person has a reasonable excuse.

S. 49G inserted by No. 25/2025 s. 70.