(3) The Court may order such an extension if satisfied that the continued detention of a vessel is necessary— (a) for the purposes of an investigation into S. 12(3)(a) amended by whether an offence has been committed No. 68/2017 against this Act or a transport safety or s. 110(a). infrastructure law; or (b) to enable evidence of an offence against this S. 12(3)(b) amended by Act or a transport safety or infrastructure No. 68/2017 law to be obtained for the purposes of a s. 110(b). prosecution; or (c) because the vessel is, or is likely to be, required for the purposes of an investigation into a marine safety matter. (4) The Court may adjourn an application to enable notice of the application to be given to any person. 13 Persons assisting transport safety officers (1) A person (the including an interpreter, assistant), may accompany a transport safety officer entering public transport premises or marine premises or other place, or rolling stock or bus or boarding a vessel under this Part to assist the officer if the officer considers the assistance necessary. (2) The assistant— (a) may do such things at the premises or place or on the rolling stock, bus or vessel and in such manner as the transport safety officer reasonably requires to assist the officer in the exercise of his or her powers under this Act or a transport safety or infrastructure law; but
(3) The Court may order such an extension if satisfied that the continued detention of a vessel is necessary— S. 12(3)(a) amended by No. 68/2017 s. 110(a). (a) for the purposes of an investigation into whether an offence has been committed against this Act or a transport safety or infrastructure law; or S. 12(3)(b) amended by No. 68/2017 s. 110(b). (b) to enable evidence of an offence against this Act or a transport safety or infrastructure law to be obtained for the purposes of a prosecution; or (c) because the vessel is, or is likely to be, required for the purposes of an investigation into a marine safety matter. (4) The Court may adjourn an application to enable notice of the application to be given to any person. 13 Persons assisting transport safety officers (1) A person (the assistant), including an interpreter, may accompany a transport safety officer entering public transport premises or marine premises or other place, or rolling stock or bus or boarding a vessel under this Part to assist the officer if the officer considers the assistance necessary. (2) The assistant— (a) may do such things at the premises or place or on the rolling stock, bus or vessel and in such manner as the transport safety officer reasonably requires to assist the officer in the exercise of his or her powers under this Act or a transport safety or infrastructure law; but
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