Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021

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• Changes Marine Casualty Investigation Board's composition to reflect updated maritime safety standards and investigation requirements.
• Requires ship operators to notify the Board and Marine Survey Office when marine casualties occur, improving accident reporting and data collection.
• Updates the definition of 'Safety Convention' in 1952 shipping law to align with current international maritime safety rules and practices.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 33rd Dáil

   11 Nov 2021
2. Second Stage 33rd Dáil

   24 Nov 2021
3. Committee Stage 33rd Dáil

   24 Nov 2021
4. Report Stage 33rd Dáil

   23 Feb 2022
5. Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil

   23 Feb 2022
6. Second Stage 26th Seanad

   23 Feb 2022
7. Committee Stage 26th Seanad

   9 Mar 2022
8. Report Stage 26th Seanad

   27 Apr 2022
9. Fifth Stage 26th Seanad

   5 May 2022
10. Enacted

    16 May 2022