asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport the present position regarding the signing of agreements on international tanker standards and procedures; if European agreements already signed by other Governments have not been signed; and the action, if any, he proposes to take in the matter.
Written Answers. - International Tanker Standards and Procedures.
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The following table lists international conventions which specifically deal with tanker standards and procedures and shows Ireland's position as regards ratification thereof.
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Convention |
Ireland's Position |
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International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution of the Sea by Oil, 1954. |
Ratification effected in the 1957 |
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1962 Amendments |
Ratification effected in 1965 |
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1969 Amendments1971 Amendments |
These amendments will be ratified by Ireland following the making of orders under the Oil Pollution of the Sea (Amendment) Act, 1977. |
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International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (MARPOL Convention) and 1978 Protocol thereto. |
Question of introduction of legislation to give the force of law to the Convention and Protocol is being kept under review. |
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International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS Convention) and 1978 Protocol thereto. |
Question of introduction of legislation to give the force of law to the Convention and Protocol is receiving attention. |
There are no relevant European agreements specifically relating to tanker standards and procedures.