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Detention of and interference with vessels, etc.
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32.—(1) An investigator may detain a vessel involved in a marine casualty for such period as he or she thinks necessary for the proper investigation of the marine casualty and may give to any person on or apparently in charge of the vessel such directions as the investigator thinks necessary to effect that detention.
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(2) An investigator may, by notice in writing to a member of the crew of a vessel involved in a marine casualty, require that person to stay in the vicinity, and for a period not exceeding 24 hours, specified in the notice, where in the investigator's opinion the presence of the person is necessary for the proper investigation of the marine casualty.
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(3) A requirement under subsection (2) may be subject to such conditions as the investigator thinks fit and specifies in the notice.
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(4) A person who, without lawful excuse, refuses or fails to comply with—
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(a) a direction under subsection (1), or
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(b) a requirement under subsection (2) or a condition to which it is subject,
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shall be guilty of an offence.
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(5) The Board may apply to the District Court for a Court Order—
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(a) prohibiting the interference by any person, except a person authorised by the Board, with a vessel, including a wrecked or sunken vessel, or
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(b) detaining the crew of a vessel,
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involved in a marine casualty, for such period as is necessary to enable the proper investigation of the marine casualty, and the Court may order accordingly.
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