HC Deb 26 October 1972 vol 843 c436W
Mr. Skeet

asked 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. Onslow

The 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.