Senator Kenneally also raised the issue of insurance for foreign flagged vessels. Under the Sea Pollution (Amendment) Act 1999 ships from convention and non-convention countries arriving at an Irish port carrying 2,000 tonnes or more of cargo oil must carry a certificate of insurance or other financial security. The master of the ship must produce this on demand to any inspector or harbour master. If a ship fails to carry a certificate on board, or the master of the ship fails to produce it, the master shall be guilty of an offence.