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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the incident involving the Belfast to Cairnryan passenger ferry and a nuclear-powered submarine in November 2018, what (a) lessons have been learned from that incident, (b) steps have been taken to ensure that nuclear-powered submarines do not travel at...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the incident involving the Belfast to Cairnryan passenger ferry and a nuclear-powered submarine in November 2018, what (a) lessons have been learned from that incident, (b) steps have been taken to ensure that nuclear-powered submarines do not travel at...
Asked by
Angus Brendan MacNeil
(Scottish National Party)
Answered by
James Heappey
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
17 July 2020
For answer on
21 July 2020
Answered on
23 July 2020
Ensuring safety at sea is a top priority for the Royal Navy. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch's (MAIB) report is welcomed and the Royal Navy fully accepts their recommendation. Actions have been taken to prevent re-occurrence and a system of assurance is in place in accordance with the Navy's Safety Management System. To deliver the MAIB's recommendation, the Fleet Commander has directed an independent review of the actions taken to provide assurance that such actions have been effective. This review will be led by the Defence Maritime Regulator, part of the independent Defence Safety Authority.
I can confirm that there is no plan for submarines to cease operating at periscope depth.
The safe distance between a submarine operating at periscope depth and surface shipping is determined by the combined speed of the vessels at a given time, and is achieved by manoeuvring the submarine to ensure that surface vessels do not approach within the distance that the submarine would dive to a safe depth to remain safe.
Subjects
Accidents; Ferries; Scotland; Safety; Nuclear submarines; Shipping lanes
Date
23 July 2020
Reference
75995
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what UK capabilities are deployed in East Asia to protect shipping lanes.
[158216]
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what UK capabilities are deployed in East Asia to protect shipping lanes.
[158216]
Asked by
Jim Murphy
(Labour)
Answered by
Andrew Murrison
(Conservative)
Answering body
Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
3 June 2013
For answer on
6 June 2013
Answered on
6 June 2013
No UK capabilities are routinely deployed to East Asia to protect shipping lanes.
As part of our commitment to the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA), the UK may on occasion deploy military capabilities to the East Asia region. When deployed, these assets will exercise and operate with our partners in the region, thereby contributing to better maritime security in the area.
In addition, the Ministry of Defence also funds the training of our regional partners, both on a bilateral basis and by holding regional forums, in the responsibilities and obligations associated with the declaration of Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs), as well as the wider application of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The next regional course will be held in the Philippines in September 2013 and will be attended by delegates from a number of countries in the region.
Subjects
Shipping lanes; East Asia
Date
6 June 2013
Reference
158216; 563 c1281W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what steps he is taking to (a) maintain and (b) increase usage of the shipping lane between Barrow and Douglas.
[138529]
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what steps he is taking to (a) maintain and (b) increase usage of the shipping lane between Barrow and Douglas.
[138529]
Asked by
David Morris
(Conservative)
Answered by
Stephen Hammond
(Conservative)
Answering body
Transport
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
16 January 2013
For answer on
18 January 2013
Answered on
21 January 2013
The Government works closely with public and private stakeholders to facilitate maritime trade and improve maritime safety and prevent pollution. There are no specific measures in place by the Government in relation to the Barrow to Douglas maritime route.
Subjects
Shipping lanes
Date
21 January 2013
Reference
138529; 557 cc64-5W
House
House of Commons
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether the introduction of compulsory shipping lanes, running north to south and some 30 miles from the coast of Norway, has been endorsed by the International Maritime Organisation; and what is the Government's policy on this matter.
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether the introduction of compulsory shipping lanes, running north to south and some 30 miles from the coast of Norway, has been endorsed by the International Maritime Organisation; and what is the Government's policy on this matter.
Asked by
Lord MacKenzie of Culkein
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Bassam of Brighton
(Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
9 May 2007
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has indeed approved a ships’ routeing system in international waters off the coast of northern Norway.
However, whereas the original Norwegian proposal was for one mandatory traffic separation scheme of 560 nautical miles between Vardø and Røst, I understand that Norway was invited to amend its proposal to eight smaller traffic separation schemes and seven recommended routes connecting them, and that this routeing measure was formally adopted by the IMO and is due to enter into force on 1 July 2007.
The Government recognise that, in the interests of safety of life at sea and protection of the marine environment, it is accepted practice and consistent with the international law of the sea for traffic routeing measures adopted by the IMO to be established which may extend beyond the limits of a state’s territorial sea into international waters.
Subjects
Norway; Shipping lanes; International Maritime Organization; International waters
Date
9 May 2007
Reference
3489; 691 c276WA
House
House of Lords
My Lords, is the Minister aware that the proposal mentioned by the noble Lord, Lord Roberts of Conwy, for Llandudno Bay is for 236 wind turbines, each to be higher than the Blackpool Tower?
My Lords, is the Minister aware that the proposal mentioned by the noble Lord, Lord Roberts of Conwy, for Llandudno Bay is for 236 wind turbines, each to be higher than the Blackpool Tower?
Asked by
Lord Roberts of Llandudno
(Liberal Democrat)
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
19 January 2006
My Lords, I did not realise that. But to have any significance, there needs to be a considerable number of wind turbines, which is what we are looking at.
Subjects
Construction; Hazards; Navigation; Shipping; Wind power; Shipping lanes; Irish Sea
Date
19 January 2006
Reference
677 c762
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, will the Minister clarify who will bear the financial consequences of any wind farms proving to be hazardous to shipping or fishing? What steps will the Government take to ensure that such hazards are minimised?
My Lords, will the Minister clarify who will bear the financial consequences of any wind farms proving to be hazardous to shipping or fishing? What steps will the Government take to ensure that such hazards are minimised?
Asked by
Lord De Mauley
(Conservative)
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
19 January 2006
My Lords, we will deal with safety by not giving permission where there are safety hazards. Commercial impact is obviously one of the considerations that has to be looked at in making decisions. Having looked at this, the commercial impact can be exaggerated. I looked at the route from Heysham to the Isle of Man and the extra distance that you would have to go to get round the wind farms. It would be 1.3 nautical miles, an increase of 2.2 per cent on the journey time. At 18 knots, the journey would take an extra four minutes. I cannot believe that that would cause serious commercial damage.
Subjects
Construction; Hazards; Navigation; Shipping; Wind power; Shipping lanes; Irish Sea
Date
19 January 2006
Reference
677 c762-3
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
The department is carefully balancing the interests of the wind farms with those of navigation, which is as it should be. We are doing a lot of work on safety but we look to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to advise on a case-by-case basis. We drafted the definition,"““recognised sea lanes essential to international navigation””,"
on a clear and principled basis; it gives due weight to the undertakings to the international shipping community, our obligations to the International Maritime Organisation and our treaty obligations in respect of access to our ports.
The department is carefully balancing the interests of the wind farms with those of navigation, which is as it should be. We are doing a lot of work on safety but we look to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to advise on a case-by-case basis. We drafted the definition,"““recognised sea lanes essential to international navigation””,"
on a clear and principled basis; it gives due weight to the undertakings to the international shipping community, our obligations to the International Maritime Organisation and our treaty obligations in respect of access to our ports.
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Higgins
(Conservative)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, I thank the Minister for that reply. Is it not the case that the departments concerned are giving priority to the interests of wind farms and not taking sufficiently into account the dangers of vessels hitting wind farms, causing pollution and, consequently, an environmental disaster? On his specific answer on this point, is the department defining shipping lanes too narrowly? Some of these lanes are important and are in danger of being blocked by proposals now coming forward.
Subjects
Construction; Hazards; Navigation; Shipping; Wind power; Shipping lanes; Irish Sea
Date
19 January 2006
Reference
677 c761
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, have there ever been any accidents where ships collide with offshore wind turbines? Would not the captain of any such ship be negligent, because such turbines are clearly marked and show up on radar?
My Lords, have there ever been any accidents where ships collide with offshore wind turbines? Would not the captain of any such ship be negligent, because such turbines are clearly marked and show up on radar?
Asked by
Lord Redesdale
(Liberal Democrat)
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
19 January 2006
My Lords, I am not aware of any accidents, but that is hardly surprising because there have not been many offshore wind farms for very long. We should approach safety in a rather more practical, forward-looking way. In the DTI, we have done a lot of work on developing a robust methodology for developers and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to use in assessing navigational risk. We have also provided funds for a database of vessel movements that feeds into the navigation risk assessment process, so we are doing the work properly to assess future risk.
Subjects
Construction; Hazards; Navigation; Shipping; Wind power; Shipping lanes; Irish Sea
Date
19 January 2006
Reference
677 c761-2
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, does my noble friend accept that most of us living in Cumbria would prefer offshore wind farms to wind farms in the vicinity of a national park onshore?
My Lords, does my noble friend accept that most of us living in Cumbria would prefer offshore wind farms to wind farms in the vicinity of a national park onshore?
Asked by
Lord Clark of Windermere
(Labour)
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
19 January 2006
My Lords, it is a general principle of all energy sources that people would prefer them to be somewhere else and to be a different energy source.
Subjects
Construction; Hazards; Navigation; Shipping; Wind power; Shipping lanes; Irish Sea
Date
19 January 2006
Reference
677 c762
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, the Minister referred yesterday to the importance of having a proper mix of energy supplies. Will the Government therefore encourage and try to bring forward as soon as possible combined heat and power stations, especially those fuelled by roundwood, wood waste and biomass? I declare my interest as a woodland owner.
My Lords, the Minister referred yesterday to the importance of having a proper mix of energy supplies. Will the Government therefore encourage and try to bring forward as soon as possible combined heat and power stations, especially those fuelled by roundwood, wood waste and biomass? I declare my interest as a woodland owner.
Asked by
Lord Hylton
(Crossbench)
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
19 January 2006
My Lords, I am delighted that someone is focusing on the point that a diversity of energy sources is absolutely key to dealing with energy issues. As noble Lords will know, combined heat and power is one of the sources which we see playing a significant part.
Subjects
Construction; Hazards; Navigation; Shipping; Wind power; Shipping lanes; Irish Sea
Date
19 January 2006
Reference
677 c762
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, will the Minister clarify the reply that he gave to the noble Lord, Lord Clark? Is it the Government’s policy to concentrate on offshore wind farms, which obviously environmentally are much less offensive? If that concentration is serious, are they prepared to block further environmentally desecrating developments, such as the huge structures on Romney Marsh and other beauty spots, in the interests of concentrating on offshore wind farms? That would be very reassuring to many people who feel that onshore sites are environmentally very damaging.
My Lords, will the Minister clarify the reply that he gave to the noble Lord, Lord Clark? Is it the Government’s policy to concentrate on offshore wind farms, which obviously environmentally are much less offensive? If that concentration is serious, are they prepared to block further environmentally desecrating developments, such as the huge structures on Romney Marsh and other beauty spots, in the interests of concentrating on offshore wind farms? That would be very reassuring to many people who feel that onshore sites are environmentally very damaging.
Asked by
Lord Howell of Guildford
(Conservative)
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
19 January 2006
My Lords, we want to proceed with onshore and offshore sites. Each site will be judged on commercial viability, which obviously the developers are concerned with, and its environmental impact.
Subjects
Construction; Hazards; Navigation; Shipping; Wind power; Shipping lanes; Irish Sea
Date
19 January 2006
Reference
677 c763
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, if wind farms are to be onshore—I fully accept that offshore sites are environmentally better—why not line motorways with them, other than in national parks?
My Lords, if wind farms are to be onshore—I fully accept that offshore sites are environmentally better—why not line motorways with them, other than in national parks?
Asked by
Lord Dubs
(Labour)
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
19 January 2006
My Lords, this is a question of what developers want to do. When propositions are put forward we will consider their environmental impact.
Subjects
Construction; Hazards; Navigation; Shipping; Wind power; Shipping lanes; Irish Sea
Date
19 January 2006
Reference
677 c763
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, is the Minister fully aware of the vast extent of the proposals for wind farms in the east Irish Sea, as he calls it? It involves a positive infestation of wind farms, which will threaten the tourism industry along the North Wales coast and is causing a great deal of local concern.
My Lords, is the Minister fully aware of the vast extent of the proposals for wind farms in the east Irish Sea, as he calls it? It involves a positive infestation of wind farms, which will threaten the tourism industry along the North Wales coast and is causing a great deal of local concern.
Asked by
Lord Roberts of Conwy
(Conservative)
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
19 January 2006
My Lords, I understand that there is concern. The word ““infestation”” probably over-dramatises the situation. Clearly one considers whether a large number of turbines has a greater impact on safety, the environment or commerce. The Secretary of State will take account of all those factors in making decisions.
Subjects
Construction; Hazards; Navigation; Shipping; Wind power; Shipping lanes; Irish Sea
Date
19 January 2006
Reference
677 c762
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, we will deal with safety by not giving permission where there are safety hazards. Commercial impact is obviously one of the considerations that has to be looked at in making decisions. Having looked at this, the commercial impact can be exaggerated. I looked at the route from Heysham to the Isle of Man and the extra distance that you would have to go to get round the wind farms. It would be 1.3 nautical miles, an increase of 2.2 per cent on the journey time. At 18 knots, the journey would take an extra four minutes. I cannot believe that that would cause serious commercial damage.
My Lords, we will deal with safety by not giving permission where there are safety hazards. Commercial impact is obviously one of the considerations that has to be looked at in making decisions. Having looked at this, the commercial impact can be exaggerated. I looked at the route from Heysham to the Isle of Man and the extra distance that you would have to go to get round the wind farms. It would be 1.3 nautical miles, an increase of 2.2 per cent on the journey time. At 18 knots, the journey would take an extra four minutes. I cannot believe that that would cause serious commercial damage.
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord De Mauley
(Conservative)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, will the Minister clarify who will bear the financial consequences of any wind farms proving to be hazardous to shipping or fishing? What steps will the Government take to ensure that such hazards are minimised?
Subjects
Construction; Hazards; Navigation; Shipping; Wind power; Shipping lanes; Irish Sea
Date
19 January 2006
Reference
677 c762-3
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, we want to proceed with onshore and offshore sites. Each site will be judged on commercial viability, which obviously the developers are concerned with, and its environmental impact.
My Lords, we want to proceed with onshore and offshore sites. Each site will be judged on commercial viability, which obviously the developers are concerned with, and its environmental impact.
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Howell of Guildford
(Conservative)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, will the Minister clarify the reply that he gave to the noble Lord, Lord Clark? Is it the Government’s policy to concentrate on offshore wind farms, which obviously environmentally are much less offensive? If that concentration is serious, are they prepared to block further environmentally desecrating developments, such as the huge structures on Romney Marsh and other beauty spots, in the interests of concentrating on offshore wind farms? That would be very reassuring to many people who feel that onshore sites are environmentally very damaging.
Subjects
Construction; Hazards; Navigation; Shipping; Wind power; Shipping lanes; Irish Sea
Date
19 January 2006
Reference
677 c763
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, I am not aware of any accidents, but that is hardly surprising because there have not been many offshore wind farms for very long. We should approach safety in a rather more practical, forward-looking way. In the DTI, we have done a lot of work on developing a robust methodology for developers and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to use in assessing navigational risk. We have also provided funds for a database of vessel movements that feeds into the navigation risk assessment process, so we are doing the work properly to assess future risk.
My Lords, I am not aware of any accidents, but that is hardly surprising because there have not been many offshore wind farms for very long. We should approach safety in a rather more practical, forward-looking way. In the DTI, we have done a lot of work on developing a robust methodology for developers and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to use in assessing navigational risk. We have also provided funds for a database of vessel movements that feeds into the navigation risk assessment process, so we are doing the work properly to assess future risk.
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Redesdale
(Liberal Democrat)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, have there ever been any accidents where ships collide with offshore wind turbines? Would not the captain of any such ship be negligent, because such turbines are clearly marked and show up on radar?
Subjects
Construction; Hazards; Navigation; Shipping; Wind power; Shipping lanes; Irish Sea
Date
19 January 2006
Reference
677 c761-2
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, I did not realise that. But to have any significance, there needs to be a considerable number of wind turbines, which is what we are looking at.
My Lords, I did not realise that. But to have any significance, there needs to be a considerable number of wind turbines, which is what we are looking at.
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Roberts of Llandudno
(Liberal Democrat)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, is the Minister aware that the proposal mentioned by the noble Lord, Lord Roberts of Conwy, for Llandudno Bay is for 236 wind turbines, each to be higher than the Blackpool Tower?
Subjects
Construction; Hazards; Navigation; Shipping; Wind power; Shipping lanes; Irish Sea
Date
19 January 2006
Reference
677 c762
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, I am delighted that someone is focusing on the point that a diversity of energy sources is absolutely key to dealing with energy issues. As noble Lords will know, combined heat and power is one of the sources which we see playing a significant part.
My Lords, I am delighted that someone is focusing on the point that a diversity of energy sources is absolutely key to dealing with energy issues. As noble Lords will know, combined heat and power is one of the sources which we see playing a significant part.
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Hylton
(Crossbench)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, the Minister referred yesterday to the importance of having a proper mix of energy supplies. Will the Government therefore encourage and try to bring forward as soon as possible combined heat and power stations, especially those fuelled by roundwood, wood waste and biomass? I declare my interest as a woodland owner.
Subjects
Construction; Hazards; Navigation; Shipping; Wind power; Shipping lanes; Irish Sea
Date
19 January 2006
Reference
677 c762
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, this is a question of what developers want to do. When propositions are put forward we will consider their environmental impact.
My Lords, this is a question of what developers want to do. When propositions are put forward we will consider their environmental impact.
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Dubs
(Labour)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, if wind farms are to be onshore—I fully accept that offshore sites are environmentally better—why not line motorways with them, other than in national parks?
Subjects
Construction; Hazards; Navigation; Shipping; Wind power; Shipping lanes; Irish Sea
Date
19 January 2006
Reference
677 c763
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, it is a general principle of all energy sources that people would prefer them to be somewhere else and to be a different energy source.
My Lords, it is a general principle of all energy sources that people would prefer them to be somewhere else and to be a different energy source.
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Clark of Windermere
(Labour)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, does my noble friend accept that most of us living in Cumbria would prefer offshore wind farms to wind farms in the vicinity of a national park onshore?
Subjects
Construction; Hazards; Navigation; Shipping; Wind power; Shipping lanes; Irish Sea
Date
19 January 2006
Reference
677 c762
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords