Merchant Shipping Act 1995 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 5 · Survey and Safety
108. Appointment of inspector to report on accident, etc.
Feedback & supportThe Minister may appoint any person as an inspector to report to him or her —
upon the nature and causes of any accident or damage which any ship has sustained or caused or is alleged to have sustained or caused;
ship
“ship” means any kind of vessel used in navigation by water, however propelled or moved and includes —(a)a barge, lighter or other floating vessel;(b)an air-cushion vehicle, or other similar craft, used wholly or primarily in navigation by water; and(c)an off-shore industry mobile unit;
whether the provisions of this Act or any other written law have been complied with; or
whether the hull, machinery and equipment of any ship are sufficient and in good condition.
equipment
“equipment”, in relation to a ship, includes every fitting, thing or article belonging to, on or in the ship used or to be used in connection with, or necessary for the navigation or safety of, the ship or persons on board or the prevention of pollution, whether or not the fitting, thing or article is prescribed by this Act and, in particular, includes machinery, boilers, cargo handling gear and any fitting, thing or article prescribed by this Act;