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Code of Federal Regulations Title 46. Shipping § 46.4.07–5 Investigating officers, powers of

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) An investigating officer investigates each marine casualty or accident reported under §§ 4.05–1 and 4.05–10.

(b) Such investigating officer shall have the power to administer oaths, subpoena witnesses, require persons having knowledge of the subject matter of the investigation to answer questionnaires and require the production of relevant books, papers, documents and other records.

(c) Attendance of witnesses or the production of books, papers, documents or any other evidence shall be compelled by a similar process as in the United States District Court.

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