Consultation on draft Merchant Shipping (Ship-to-Ship Transfer) Regulations 2010
A Statutory Instrument was laid before Parliament on 9th April 2010 which will regulate transfers of cargo consisting wholly or mainly of oil, between ships in UK territorial waters so that:
- Cargo transfers can only take place after an application to the Secretary of State by a harbour authority for an "oil transfer licence".
- Once the licence has been granted, cargo transfers which are within the scope of the oil transfer licence may be authorised by the harbour authority.
- Bunkering operations can only take place in harbour areas (no requirement for an "oil transfer licence").
Please use the link below to access the consultation details and documentation.
