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Regulation 11 Co-operation with other States

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(1)

Where an investigation conducted under these Regulations involves a ro-ro ferry or high-speed passenger craft to which Council Directive 1999/35/EC applies, the Chief Inspector shall enable a substantially interested State which is an EEA State to participate or co-operate in the investigation in accordance with the IMO Code.

(2)

In paragraph (1)—

  • “EEA State” means a Member State of the European Communities, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein;

  • “IMO Code” means the Code for the Investigation of Marine Casualties and Incidents adopted by the International Maritime Organization by means of Assembly Resolution A.849(20) of 27th November 1997;

  • “ro-ro ferry” and “high-speed passenger craft” have the meanings given to them by Council Directive 1999/35/EC; and

  • “substantially interested State” has the meaning given by the IMO Code.