Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 September 2022
95. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Transport the actions the Marine Survey Office has taken with regard to the recent listing of the Hebble Sand dredging vessel on the River Boyne in Drogheda; the way the office proposes to work with the vessel owner and the Drogheda Port Company to make the vessel safe and-or have it removed from Drogheda Port; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47705/22]
View answerThe vessel in question is located within the functional area of Drogheda Port and matters in relation to the operation of the port fall for the consideration of the Harbour Authority. It is understood that the vessel is afloat and alongside. The registered owner of the vessel is responsible for its safe management and operation including environmental protection.
The Marine Survey Office is in contact with the Harbour Authorities but has no role in regard to requiring the removal of the vessel from port. However it is ready to assist the port or the registered owner should they wish to move the vessel from the port.
