Commercial Maritime Law

1. The competent authority shall investigate maritime accidents which occur within the Kingdom's maritime areas or on the high seas if the vessel flies the Kingdom's flag and the accident results in loss of life, severe injuries to persons, or material damage sustained by the vessel, other floating crafts, or the marine environment. 2. The competent authority shall cooperate with relevant authorities in other states in investigations conducted by such states of any maritime accident involving a Saudi vessel and a vessel of another state, or which occurs within its maritime areas.