§ Mr. Strangasked the Secretary of State for Trade what investigations have been carried out on the accident involving the "Williamsberg" oil tanker which collided with a mooring dolphin in the Firth of Forth, on 20 March; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EyreOn 20 March 1981 the United States registered VLCC "Williamsberg" contacted a berthing dolphin on leaving the Hound Point terminal in the Firth of Forth damaging an empty starboard ballast tank. Subsequently the vessel was moved to an anchorage for inspection and temporary repair before sailing to48W Rotterdam on 31 March. No pollution occurred as a result of this incident but the situation was closely monitored throughout. My Department is investigating the cause of the casualty and this will be completed as soon as possible.