The Minister may as and when he or she thinks fit appoint any person as an Inspector to report to him or her upon the following—
(a) the nature and cause of any accident or damage which any ship has sustained or caused, or is alleged to have sustained or caused;
(b) whether the provisions of this Act or any Regulations made thereunder have been complied with;
(c) whether the hull, machinery and equipment of any ship are sufficient and in good condition.