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Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 32: In page 23, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: 17.—This Chapter applies to— (a) Irish ships to which Part B of Chapter VII of the Annex to the Safety Convention applies engaged in the carriage of bulk cargoes of dangerous chemicals or noxious liquid substances other than petroleum or similar flammable products, and (b) to any other ship to which...

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 33: In page 23, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: 18.—(1) The Minister may, in relation to any ships to which this Chapter applies, make rules ("chemical tanker rules")— (a) prescribing requirements for the hull, superstructure, subdivision and stability, electrical installation, equipment and machinery and fire protection of such ships, (b) regulating...

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 34: In page 23, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: 19.—(1) (a) Where after a declaration of survey, made by a surveyor of ships under the chemical tanker rules in respect of an Irish ship to which this Chapter applies, is received by the Minister and if he or she is satisfied that the ship complies with such rules as are relevant to the ship and provided,...

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 35: In page 23, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: 20.—(1) It is the duty of the owner and master of an Irish ship to which this Chapter applies— (a) to ensure that it complies with the chemical tanker rules, and (b) to maintain such ship in conformity with the chemical tanker rules to ensure that the ship in all respects remains fit to operate without...

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 36: In page 23, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: 21.—(1) No change shall be made in the structure, equipment, fittings, arrangements and material covered by a survey under the chemical tanker rules, other than by direct replacement, without the approval of the Minister or a person authorised by him or her for such purpose. (2) Following receipt of a...

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 37: In page 23, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: 22.—In the case of a transfer of an Irish ship to which this Chapter applies to the flag of a state to which the Safety Convention applies, being a party also to the MARPOL Convention, the Minister shall, if requested within 3 months of such transfer, transmit, as soon as possible, to the appropriate...

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 38: In page 23, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: 23.—(1) A surveyor of ships may board and inspect any ship to which this Chapter applies for the purpose of seeing that it complies with this Chapter and the chemical tanker rules. (2) If a surveyor of ships finds that a ship fails to comply with any provisions of this Chapter or the chemical tanker rules...

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 38: In page 23, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: 24.—(1) If an owner or master of a Irish ship to which this Chapter applies fails to comply with any of the duties required of him or her under section 20 (other than subsections (4) and (5) of that section) then the owner of the ship (if in fault) and the master of the ship (if in fault) commits an...

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 40: In page 23, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following:

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy asked about ships transferring to flags of convenience. If a ship is transferring from an Irish flag, its certificate lapses automatically and the new flag state must supply a certificate. SOLAS is an international agreement involving much co-operation between countries. Ships which try to escape compliance with the codes are tracked by various states with the co-operation of...

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I am sure they will be more than willing to appear before the committee.

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 41: In page 23, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: 26.---This Chapter applies to--- (a) Irish ships to which Part C of Chapter VII of the Annex to the Safety Convention applies, engaged in the carriage of cargoes of liquefied gases in bulk, and (b) to any other ship to which such Part of such Chapter applies, engaged in such carriage while in any port in...

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 42: In page 23, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: 27.---(1) The Minister may, in relation to any ships to which this Chapter applies, make rules ("liquefied gas carriage rules")--- (a) prescribing requirements for the hull, superstructure, subdivision and stability, electrical installation, equipment and machinery and fire protection of such ships, (b)...

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 43: In page 23, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: 28.---(1) (a) Where after a declaration of survey, made by a surveyor of ships under the liquefied gas carriage rules in respect of an Irish ship to which this Chapter applies, is received by the Minister and if he or she is satisfied that the ship complies with such rules as are relevant to the ship and...

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 44: In page 23, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: 29.---(1) It is the duty of the owner and master of an Irish ship to which this Chapter applies— (a) to ensure that it complies with the liquefied gas carriage rules, and (b) to maintain such ship in conformity with the liquefied gas carriage rules to ensure that the ship in all respects remains fit to...

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 45: In page 23, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: 30.---(1) No change shall be made in the structure, equipment, fittings, arrangements and material covered by a survey under liquefied gas carriage rules made under this Chapter, other than by direct replacement, without the approval of the Minister or a person authorised by him or her for such purpose. (2)...

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 46: In page 23, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: 31.—In the case of a transfer of an Irish ship to which this Chapter applies to the flag of a country to which the Safety Convention applies the Minister shall, if requested within 3 months of such transfer, transmit, as soon as possible, to the appropriate authorities of the government of such country, a...

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 47: In page 23, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: 32.—(1) A surveyor of ships may board and inspect any ship to which this Chapter applies for the purpose of seeing that it complies with this Chapter and the liquefied gas carriage rules. (2) If a surveyor of ships finds that a ship fails to comply with any provisions of this Chapter or the liquefied gas...

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 48: In page 23, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: 33.—(1) If an owner or master of a ship to which this Chapter applies fails to comply with the duties required of him or her under section 29 (other than subsections (4) and (5) of that section) then the owner of the ship (if in fault) and the master of the ship (if in fault) commits an offence and is...

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 49: In page 23, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: