HC Deb 21 July 1998 vol 316 cc465-6W
Dr. Godman

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will list the types of vessels required to carry survival suits for crew members; what regulations govern the provision of this equipment; and if he will make a statement. [50847]

Ms Glenda Jackson

Passenger ships of Classes I, II and II(A) and Cargo ships of Classes VII-VIII(A)(t) and XI are required to carry immersion (survival) suits. The carriage requirements for these vessels are detailed in the Merchant Shipping (Life-saving Appliance) regulations 1986, SI No. 1066.

The Merchant Shipping (High-Speed Craft) Regulations 1996 No. 3188, identifies the requirements for the carriage of immersion suits on High Speed Craft.

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