Enquiry by Harbour Master into unfitness of master, mate or engineer

(1) If there is reason to believe that any master, mate or engineer is, from incompetency or misconduct, unfit to discharge his duties, the Harbour Master shall hold an inquiry, and may if considered necessary appoint any competent person to assist in such inquiry as assessor, and the Harbour Master shall summon such master, mate or engineer to appear at such inquiry, and shall give him full opportunity of making a defence, either in person or otherwise, and may make such order with respect to the costs of such inquiry as he may think just. (2) Sections 41, 42, 43 and 44 shall apply to any inquiry held under this section.