20.1 When a marine safety investigation is commenced
under this Code, the master, the owner and agent of a ship involved
in the marine casualty or marine incident being investigated, should
be informed as soon as practicable of:
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.1 the marine casualty or marine incident under
investigation;
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.2 the time and place at which the marine safety
investigation will commence;
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.3 the name and contact details of the marine
safety investigation Authority(ies);
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.4 the relevant details of the legislation under
which the marine safety investigation is being conducted;
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.5 the rights and obligations of the parties subject
to the marine safety investigation; and
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.6 the rights and obligations of the State or
States conducting the marine safety investigation.
20.2 Each State should develop a standard document
detailing the information in paragraph 20.1 that can be transmitted
electronically to the master, the agent and the owner of the ship.
20.3 Recognizing that any ship involved in a marine
casualty or marine incident may continue in service, and that a ship
should not be delayed more than is absolutely necessary, the marine
safety investigating State(s) conducting the marine safety investigation
should start the marine safety investigation as soon as is reasonably
practicable, without delaying the ship unnecessarily.