Point in time view as at 31/01/1997.
Merchant Shipping Act 1995, Cross Heading: Inspections by Secretary of State is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 04 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
(1)The Secretary of State may, on complaint that any lighthouse, buoy or beacon under the management of a general lighthouse authority, or any work connected with it, is—
(a)inefficient,
(b)improperly managed, or
(c)unnecessary,
authorise any persons appointed by him to inspect the lighthouse, buoy or beacon or any connected work.
(2)A person so authorised may—
(a)inspect the lighthouse, buoy or beacon; and
(b)make any inquiries which he thinks fit as to the lighthouse, buoy or beacon and its management.
(3)All officers and others having the care, or concerned in the management, of any lighthouse, buoy or beacon in relation to which powers under this section are being exercised shall furnish any information and explanations in relation to it and its management which the person inspecting it requires.
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