105   Appointment of investigator

(1)  The Minister may appoint as the investigator for the purposes of an investigation:

(a)  an authorised officer, or

(b)  any other person possessing qualifications or experience relevant to the investigation.

(1A)  If an investigation concerns or is related to a public passenger service provided by a ferry, the Minister may appoint the Chief Investigator as the investigator or any person of a kind referred to in subsection (1).

(2)  The Minister may appoint 2 or more persons as joint investigators for the purposes of an investigation.

(3)  An investigator is subject to the control and direction of the Minister, except in relation to the contents of any report made by the investigator.