61 Inquiry into fitness or conduct of officer
Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (1995 c 21) | Legislation

Disqualification of seamen and inquiries

61  Inquiry into fitness or conduct of officer

(1)     If it appears to the Secretary of State that an officer—

(a)     is unfit to discharge his duties, whether by reason of incompetence or misconduct or for any other reason; or

(b)     has been seriously negligent in the discharge of his duties; or

(c)     has failed to comply with the provisions of section 92;

the Secretary of State may cause an inquiry to be held by one or more persons appointed by

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