Written Question · S3W-00241 · Session 3
Whether any planned legislation to control the ship-to-ship transfer of oil in open waters, such as the Firth of Forth, will allow the cont…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether any planned legislation to control the ship-to-ship transfer of oil in open waters, such as the Firth of Forth, will allow the continued ship-to-ship transfer of oil in sheltered harbours such as Sullom Voe.
The answer
As I said in response to thequestions following my statement to the Parliament on 24 May, there are someareas in Scotland where ship-to-ship oil transfers already take place,and where it is perfectly acceptable for such operations to continue. It is notthe Scottish Government’s intention that the planned legislation will haveconsequences for appropriate business activity in the Firth of Forth, or in anyother area of Scottish waters.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-00241 by reference.