§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what safety devices are required to be available to seamen who abandon ship following a collision between vessels, one of which is carrying inflammable liquids.
§ Mr. OnslowThe Merchant Shipping (Life-Saving Appliances) Rules, 1965, require lifeboats, life-rafts and life jackets to be provided on scales laid down. Tankers may carry lifeboats specially designed to give extra resistance to fire.