Written question asked by Margaret Ferrier (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 20 May 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 June 2020. It was answered by Kelly Tolhurst (Conservative) on Monday, 8 June 2020 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Merchant Shipping: Coronavirus
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions he has had with the International Maritime Organisation on the (a) welfare of merchant mariners and (b) measures to repatriate them safely during the covid-19 pandemic.
- Answer
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I wrote to the International Maritime Organization on 23 March setting out the UK position in regard seafarer welfare and to reassure the IMO that the UK continues to recognise our international obligations in regard the transit and transfer of seafarers.
The UK is currently considering IMO protocols to facilitate crew changes to ascertain what other measures the UK could implement. We also continue to work with and share best practice with other administrations.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 49715
- Session
- 2019-21
- Subjects
- British nationals abroad Merchant shipping Repatriation International Maritime Organization Coronavirus
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- 2020-06-08 14:35:09 +0100
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