Harbour Masters views sought

The shipyard has produced a large number of tugs of this type, based on a very successful design from Robert Allan Ltd. Over the years the original design has been refined in the light of experience gained locally and through other operators also using vessels built by Irving. In this instance the tugs are required to meet the requirements of Lloyds Register Ice Class 1A FS for operation in Scandinavian waters.

The UK’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency is seeking the views of harbour masters regarding the Consultation on the draft Merchant Shipping (Ship-to-Ship Transfer) Regulations 2008. Further details are available at: http://www.mcga.gov.uk/c4mca/mcga07-home/shipsandcargoes/consultations/mcga-currentconsultations/consultations-sts.htm

UKHMA Members should note that whilst the regulations are being introduced to cover large scale transfers of oil, they will, if they are implemented as drafted, cover almost any transfers of cargo between vessels of any quantities if not carried out alongside. Responses to secretariat@ukhma.org and copied to hm@falmouthport.co.uk