What is the purpose of the Casualty Investigation Code?

flowchart TD
    A[Casualty Investigation Code] --> B[Common approach for States]
    A --> C[Prevent future casualties/incidents]
    C --> D[Establish causal factors]
    C --> E[Identify safety risks]
    A --> F[Not to apportion blame/liability]
    A --> G[Submit reports to IMO]

• Purpose: prevent future marine casualties and incidents by establishing causal factors and safety risks
• Not for blame: marine safety investigations do not apportion blame or determine liability
• Common approach: provides consistent methodology for States to adopt
• Dissemination: reports submitted to IMO for wide industry circulation
• Mandatory basis: SOLAS regulation XI-1/6 makes the Code mandatory
• Instrument: Code of International Standards and Recommended Practices for a Safety Investigation into a Marine Casualty or Marine Incident (MSC.255(84))