Consultation on updates for safety in bulk carriers
Rules governing the safety of some of the biggest vessels on the sea are set to be put into UK law.
The Maritime
and Coastguard Agency begins a consultation today on proposals that would put
updates made to SOLAS (International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea,
1974) into UK law.
Bulk
carriers carry cargo such as grain, coal, iron ore and cement, proving a
crucial service to world commodities trading.
Updates
include tighter rules on damage stability and structural requirements.
A
spokesperson for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said,
“We are
committed to the safety of life at sea, and by updating the legislation
relating to the safety requirements for bulk carriers we are improving the
safety not only of those operating under the UK flag but also for any that are
operating in UK waters. Berto Vazquez, Pexels
This is an
international standard to which bulk carriers should be operating in any event,
but this simplified and updated UK legislation will make it absolutely clear
what is expected. UK requirements will now clearly demonstrate the standards
required both by us, and internationally.”
It is hoped
to bring the rules into UK law later this year (2021) and for them to come into
force early next year.
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