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Written question asked by Lord Laird (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Adonis (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 January 2009.


Shipping: Ferry Operators

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the Maritime and Coastguard Agency this year censured the ferry operator between Ballycastle and Rathlin Island in County Antrim for carrying a fuel tanker along with passengers on the route; and, if so, what form the censure took.
Answer

On 24 October 2008 marine surveyors from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency issued a formal improvement notice to the MV CANNA requiring the training of its crew in the carriage of dangerous goods and observance of its document of compliance.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
601; 706 c212WA
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Ferries Hazardous substances Passengers Transport Rathlin Island
Link
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