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UK MCA invites comment on transfer rules

THE UK’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) launched a 12-week public consultation today on proposals for new legislation to regulate ship-to-ship transfer operations in UK waters. The legislation wikll regulate transfers of hazardous substances, including oil, between ships in UK territorial seas so that such transfers can only take place in harbour authority waters and the environmental impact of the transfers will be assessed.
In a statement issued by the MCA, shipping minister, Jim Fitzpatrick, said: “These measures will ensure that ship-to-ship transfer operations in UK waters continue to be of the highest standards in terms of safety and protecting the environment, and further reduces the risk of an oil spill in UK waters.” The consultation closes on 7 July and anyone with an interest in the topic can submit comments to the MCA and full details can be found on its website at www.mcga.gov.uk/c4mca/mcga07-home/shipsandcargoes/consultations.htm

15:45 15 May

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