Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) Act, 2000
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Investigation or hearing by Board not to commence or continue where inquiry directed. |
39.—(1) The Minister may direct that an inquiry be held under section 38 (1) notwithstanding that the marine casualty into which the inquiry is to be held is the subject of an investigation or hearing under this Act by or on behalf of the Board or whether such an investigation or hearing has been completed or a report has been published under section 33 . | |
(2) Where the Minister directs that an inquiry be held under section 38 into a marine casualty, no investigation or hearing by or on behalf of the Board into the same matter may be commenced or continue. |