§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to his answer of 15 June,Official Report, column 618, what is the estimated time necessary for full evacuation in a real emergency from The Viking. [30301]
§ Mr. Norris[holding answer 26 June 1995]: This is an operational matter for the Marine Safety Agency. I have asked the chief executive to write to the hon. Member.
Letter from R. M. Bradley to Mr. Paul Flynn, dated 27 June 1995:
The Secretary of State for Transport has asked me to reply to your Question about the estimated time to carry out a full evacuation in a real emergency from the roll on-roll off passenger ferry "The Viking".The vessel, now understood to be named "Peder Olsen", is not on the United Kingdom Register; the information requested is not, therefore, available. I can confirm, however, that agreed international provisions require the evacuation of all personnel to be accomplished within 30 minutes.
§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is the estimated time for evacuation from a roll-on roll-off ferry with carrying(a) 600, (b) 650 and (c) 700 passengers. [30233]
§ Mr. Norris[holding answer 26 June 1995]: This is an operational matter for the Marine Safety Agency. I have asked the chief executive to write to the hon. Member.
Letter from R. M. Bradley to Mr. Paul Flynn, dated 27 June 1995:
The Secretary of State for Transport has asked me to reply to your Question about the estimated time for evacuation from a roll on-roll off ferry carrying 600, 650 and 700 passengers.I would refer you to the answer given on 9 May in a written reply to your Question reference PQ 1649/94/95. It is a requirement that all persons onboard a vessel could be evacuated within 30 minutes.
§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is the estimated time for evacuation from the CONDOR 11 catamaran when at full capacity; and what is the evacuation procedure. [30234]
§ Mr. Norris[holding answer 26 June 1995]: This is an operational matter for the Marine Safety Agency. I have asked the chief executive to write to the hon. Member.
547WLetter from R. M. Bradley to Mr. Paul Flynn, dated 27 June 1995:
The Secretary of State for Transport has asked me to reply to your Question about evacuation from the catamaran CONDOR 11.The CONDOR 11 is provided with marine evacuation systems. Following a decision to abandon ship, passengers will be directed to use these to enter the life-rafts. The estimated time for evacuation of all personnel is 12 minutes.