§ Ms WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what loopholes in respect of ship safety regulation he has identified in relation to Klondyker ships inside United Kingdom territorial waters, but outside harbour boundaries; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NorrisWe are considering the lessons to be drawn from recent incidents involving Klondykers. The subject is also relevant to the Donaldson inquiry, which has agreed to consider submissions on the subject, and we shall want to see the report before drawing firm conclusions.
§ Ms WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what proposals he has for(a) monitoring and (b) enforcing, the intermediate recommendations of the marine accident investigation branch inquiry into Klondyker ships within Lerwick harbour in respect of (1) bunker fuel and (2) maintenance of vessels; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NorrisThe inspections being carried out are monitoring bunker levels and general maintenance on each vessel. Evidence is emerging that these efforts have already brought about an improvement in the fleet in this respect. The code of practice now being prepared will specify particular requirements for bunker levels and maintenance.
§ Ms WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what proposals he intends to submit to the EC concerning improved safety arrangements for Klondyker fleets.
§ Mr. NorrisMy right hon. Friend is taking action under the powers available to him in domestic legislation. We shall involve our colleagues in the European Community when that is appropriate.
§ Ms WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will list by name the Klondyker ships inspected by his Department in 1993 and include date of inspection, together with details of recommendations and in each case, whether the vessel was(a) in harbour or (b) outside the harbour boundary.
§ Mr. NorrisFish factory ships inspected in United Kingdom between 1 January 1993 and 7 December 1993 were as follows:
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Name Date Location Action Kapitan Kononov 16 November 1993 In port Detained Mys Frunze 22 November 1993 At anchor Master instructed to rectify deficiencies. Flag state informed Dneprodzerhinsk 23 November 1993 At anchor Master instructed to rectify deficiencies. Flag state informed Petrozavodsk 23 November 1993 At anchor Master instructed to rectify deficiencies. Flag state informed Plutoniy 24 November 1993 In port Detained Limoza 24 November 1993 At anchor Master instructed to rectify deficiencies. Flag state informed Vasiliy Filippon 24 November 1993 At anchor Master instructed to rectify deficiencies Serebryansk 24 November 1993 At anchor Master instructed to rectify deficiencies. Flag state informed Pyotr Shafranov 25 November 1993 At anchor Master instructed to rectify deficiencies. Flag state informed Novocheboksarsk 25 November 1993 At anchor Master instructed to rectify deficiencies Dzintarkrasts 25 November 1993 At anchor Master instructed to rectify deficiencies. Flag state informed Aktinia 26 November 1993 At anchor Master instructed to rectify deficiencies. Flag state informed President Pik 30 November 1993 At anchor Master instructed to rectify deficiencies. Flag state informed Navigator 30 November 1993 At anchor Master instructed to rectify deficiencies. Flag state informed Novator 30 November 1993 At anchor Master instructed to rectify deficiencies. Flag state informed Ofelia 1 December 1993 At anchor Master instructed to rectify deficiencies. Flag state informed Kazan 1 December 1993 At anchor Master instructed to rectify deficiencies. Flag state informed Aleksandrit 1 December 1993 At anchor Master instructed to rectify deficiencies. Flag state informed Sevryba 2 December 1993 At anchor Master instructed to rectify deficiencies Rus 2 December 1993 At anchor None Korunds 2 December 1993 At anchor Master instructed to rectify deficiencies. Flag state informed Kolomenskoe 3 December 1993 At anchor Master instructed to rectify deficiencies Zakavkazye 6 December 1993 At anchor Master instructed to rectify deficiencies. Flag state informed Aleksey Grachev 7 December 1993 At anchor Master instructed to rectify deficiencies. Flag state informed Geroi Eltgena 7 December 1993 At anchor Master instructed to rectify deficiencies. Flag state informed Gantiadi Gantiadi 7 December 1993 At anchor Master instructed to rectify deficiencies. Flag state informed Pruzani 7 December 1993 At anchor Master instructed to rectify deficiencies. Flag state informed
§ Ms WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what proposals he has to ensure the continued safety through inspection of the Klondyker fleet.
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§ Mr. NorrisA team of surveyors is currently inspecting the fleet of Klondykers anchored off Lerwick to ensure, in particular, their safety at anchor. Other marine districts will inspect Klondykers as and when they enter ports in their area.