Written question asked by Lord Clark of Windermere (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 June 1996. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 June 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: Pursuant to his Answer of 16 May, Official Report, column 560W, if he will list the minor defects identified on the merchant vessel `Kapitan Mezentsyev'.

Answer: Dr. David Clark: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his answer of 16 May, Official Report, column 560, if he will list the minor defects identified on the merchant vessel Kapitan Mezentsyev.[30731] Mr. Soames: The following defects were identified: A fractured starboard fibreglass lifeboat; inoperable davit switches; badly maintained winch falls and davit; a repair required on a fire station in the after steering compartment and an inoperable watertight door. All these were remedied at once, and the vessel inspected to the satisfaction of the US authorities.

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