HC Deb 27 June 1995 vol 262 cc546-7W
Mr. Flynn

To 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. Flynn

To 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. Flynn

To 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.

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 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.