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(1) A surveyor of ships in the execution of the duties of a surveyor may

(a) go on board a ship and inspect the ship or any part of it, or any of the machinery, boats, equipment or articles on board, or any of the certificates of an officer to which the provisions of this Act apply;

(b) investigate and report to the Director-General on the nature and causes of any accident or damage which a ship has sustained or caused or is alleged to have sustained or caused;

(c) require the attendance of all such persons to appear before the surveyor and examine them on oath or affirmation for the purpose of the surveyor report; and

(d) require answers or returns to any inquiries.

(2) A person summoned under paragraph (c) of subsection (1) shall be paid such expenses as would be paid to a witness attending on subpoena to give evidence before a court.