§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will arrange for the marine accident investigation branch to carry out an investigation into the incident involving the fishing vessel Ocean Gem and the US Navy Ship Nitro off the coast of Arran on 10 October; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Norris[holding answer 16 December 1993]: The incident is reported as having occurred on 10 December. In accordance with normal practice, the case has been classified by the marine accident investigation branch as a hazardous incident and referred to the marine directorate for appropriate action.