HC Deb 08 February 1983 vol 36 cc320-1W
Dr. David Clark

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he has chartered for any purpose any ships since 1 March 1982 other than those listed in his answer of 26 January, Official Report, c. 479–80; and if he will list the names, dates and countries of ownership.

Mr. Wiggin

The information is as follows.

Name Date chartered Country of registration
Tankers
MV Vinga Polaris 23 April 1982 7 January 1983 Sweden
MV Esso Fawley 15 April 1982 United Kingdom
MV Corona 15 April 1982 8 June 1982 Sweden
MV Orion Man 9 April 1982 9 September 1982 United Kingdom
MV Hans Maersk† 11 May 1982 Denmark
MV Cortina 1 June 1982 Sweden
MV Esso Milford Haven 16 June 1982 United Kingdom
MV Natalie 12 June 1982 West Germany
MV British Vine 1 July 1982 United Kingdom
MV Northgate 8 September 1982 United Kingdom

Name Date chartered Country of registration
MV Ben Macdhui 9 September 1982 United Kingdom
MV Humbergate 11 September 1982 United Kingdom
MV Stellaman 12 September 1982 United Kingdom
MV Astraman 12 September 1982 United Kingdom
MV Chemical Explorer 8 October 1982 United Kingdom
MV Mariann 7 January 1983 Sweden
MV Hulda Maersk‡ 26 January 1983 Denmark
MV Ice Lark‡ 5 February 1983 United Kingdom
Roll-on Roll-off Vessels for RFA Service
MV Grey Master≑ 14 January 1983 Norway
MV Lakespao Ontario¶ 14 January 1983 Bermuda
Cargo Vessels●
MV Cedarbank 27 May 1982 United Kingdom
MV Betty 'S' June 1982 West Germany
MV John V 28 June 1982 Netherlands
MV Quintus 9 July 1982 Denmark
MV Birling 8 September 1982 United Kingdom
MV Quickthorn 8 September 1982 United Kingdom
MV Silloth Stag 8 September 1982 United Kingdom
MV Martin Dyke 8 September 1982 United Kingdom
MV Gorsethorn 11 September 1982 United Kingdom
MV Pass of Dirriemore 12 September 1982 United Kingdom
MV Hyde Park 13 September 1982 United Kingdom
MV Vinland Saga 29 December 1982 Denmark
MV Viking Venture January 1983 United Kingdom
Miscellaneous Charters▀
MV Derranore 13 May 1982 12 July 1982 United Kingdom
FV Caroline Jane 4 April 1982 United Kingdom
FV Medway Harvest 4 April 1982 United Kingdom
Tug Poolzee 24 June 1982 Netherlands
FV Winkleigh 9 July 1982 United Kingdom
MV Ailsa Princess 16 November 1982 United Kingdom
MV Falkirk November 1982 United Kingdom
CS Monarch 11 November 1982 United Kingdom
MV Humphrey Morris** United Kingdom
* Includes vessels on time charter for varying periods, but not those on single voyage charter, details of which could be provided only at disproportionate cost and effort.
† Subsequently re-chartered in connection with the Falklands and included in answer on 26 January.
‡ In connection with the Falklands; chartered since the compilation of the list published on 26 January.
≑ Renamed RFA Sir Caradoc and transferred to United Kingdom flag.
¶ Renamed RFA Sir Lamorak and transferred to United Kingdom flag.
● In most cases these vessels were chartered for one or two voyages only. In addition, United Kingdom registered barges were chartered on 48 occasions throughout the period.
▀ Mostly chartered for trials or salvage tasks. In addition, the charter agreements for MV Seaforth Clansman, in RN service, and FVs Suffolk Harvester and Suffolk Monarch, in RNR service, were renewed.
** Advance contract, vessel not yet on charter.