Chapter 26 - Re-Opening an Investigation

26.1 Marine safety investigating State(s) which have completed a marine safety investigation, should reconsider their findings and consider re-opening the investigation when new evidence is presented which may materially alter the analysis and conclusions reached.

26.2 When significant new evidence relating to any marine casualty or marine incident is presented to the marine safety investigating State(s) that have completed a marine safety investigation, the evidence should be fully assessed and referred to other substantially interested States for appropriate input.

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