Regulations for the Navy Part IICentral Regulations · 1957
examination and cross-examination:- (1) The examination and cross-examination of the officer or officers who leave been directed to perform the duty mentioned in regulation 183 shall be limited to ascertaining the accuracy or inaccuracy of the documents laid before the court.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-regulation (1), if no other navigational experts are reasonably available and it is desired to have further evidence from such officer or officers, the court may recall such officer or officers and permit him or them to be questioned on other navigational matters by both the prosecution and the defence.