Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024

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Dissolves the Marine Casualty Investigation Board and transfers its functions to a new Marine Accident Investigation Unit within the Department of Transport.
Replaces the 2000 Investigation of Marine Casualties Act with new rules for investigating and reporting marine accidents in Irish waters.
Amends three existing Merchant Shipping Acts to regulate offshore service vessels and align investigation procedures with updated maritime safety standards.