Minister for Transport and Communications order preliminary Inquiry

The Minister for Transport and Communications, Mr. Censu Galea, as Minister responsible for shipping has, in terms of the Merchant Shipping Act, ordered a Preliminary Inquiry into the mv Atlantic Ocean casualty which occurred yesterday evening, in Sliema.

The Inquiring Officer appointed by the Minister in terms of Section 313 of the Merchant Shipping Act is Captain Mario Grech, Master Mariner, who will be assisted by Mr. Paul Cardona, Engineer.

Upon the conclusion of a Preliminary Inquiry the Inquiring Officer shall present a report of his findings to the Minister.