Who participates, and who is prohibited from participating, in an NTSB marine accident investigation?
In marine accident investigations, and the other transportation modes in which the NTSB conducts safety investigations, the parties who participate are limited to persons, government agencies, companies or associations whose employees, functions, activities or products were involved in the incident and who can provide suitable qualified technical personnel actively to assist in the investigation. It is important to note, no party to the investigation is allowed to be represented in any aspect of the NTSB investigation by any person who also represents claimant or insurer, and no party representative may occupy a legal position.
