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Written question asked by Lord Berkeley (Labour) on Thursday, 25 April 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 10 May 2019. It was answered by Baroness Vere of Norbiton (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 May 2019 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Shipping: Inspections

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government, following the announcement by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency that four foreign flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports in March after failing Port State Control inspection, who is responsible for paying (1) port, and (2) other, charges incurred by those ships during the detention period.

Answer

The ship operator (owner or manager) has the responsibility for paying all costs incurred while the ship is under detention.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL15340
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Fees and charges Inspections Ports Shipping
Link
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