46 U.S.C. § 6303

Rights of parties in interest

In an investigation conducted under this chapter, the following shall be allowed to be represented by counsel, to cross-examine witnesses, and to call witnesses:

(1)

an owner,

(2)

any holder of a license or certificate of registry,

(3)

any holder of a merchant mariner’s document,

(4)

any other person whose conduct is under investigation, and

(5)

any other party in interest.

( Pub. L. 98–89 , Aug. 26, 1983 , 97 Stat. 537 .)