§ 5.511 - Continuance of a hearing.

The Administrative Law Judge may, either on the Administrative Law Judge's own motion or the motion of the investigating officer or respondent, continue the hearing from day to day or adjourn such hearing to a later date or to a different place by announcement at the hearing or by other appropriate notice. When determining whether to grant a continuance, the Administrative Law Judge gives careful consideration to the future availability of witnesses, the schedule of the vessel or vessels on which the respondent and/or witnesses may be employed, and to the nature of the charge and gravity of the offense.