Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (c. 21)

Part III U.K. Masters and Seamen

Disqualification of seamen and inquiries U.K.

69 Procedure where inquiry into fitness or conduct of officer or other seaman is held by sheriff. U.K.

Where an inquiry under section 61 or 63 is held in Scotland by a sheriff—

(a) he shall (subject to rules made under section 65(1)) dispose of the inquiry as a summary application; and

(b) (subject to section 64) his decision on the inquiry shall be final.