European Communities (Merchant Shipping) (Investigation of Accidents) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 276 of 2011). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea, Environment gen. Keyword Marine pollution Navigation Early warning system Institution Hazards Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract These Regulations, for purposes of improvement of maritime safety and the prevention of pollution by ships, prescribe the regulatory framework establishing the fundamental principles governing the investigation of accidents in the maritime transport sector. The Regulations designate the Marine Casualty Investigation Board as the permanent Investigative Body in Ireland to investigate marine casualties and accidents. Certain provisions of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) Act 2000 shall apply to these Regulations. These Regulations shall not apply to casualties and incidents involving only fishing vessels with a length of less than 15 metres. Full text English Website www.irishstatutebook.ie