Statutory Documents - MCA Publications - LY3 - The Large Commercial Yacht Code - 28 Survey, Certification, Inspection and Maintenance - 28.7 Accident Investigations
28.7 Accident Investigations
The Administration with which the vessel is registered is obliged to investigate accidents or incidents in accordance with the requirements of International Conventions. Apart from this legal requirement, an Administration investigates such occurrences to demonstrate the effective control and importance they attach to safety at sea.
It is an offence for the vessel's master, skipper or owner not to inform the appropriate authority of a reportable accident shortly after it occurs and to provide details so that an assessment of its seriousness can be made quickly. The marine Administration will appoint a suitable surveyor or inspector whenever an investigation is required. The Marine Administration will then receive the Surveyor's or the Inspector's report and will deal with the follow up action.
All very serious casualties in accordance with the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) definition should be reported to IMO through the Administration.
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