Dr Andrew Murrison

Dr Andrew Murrison

Conservative — South West Wiltshire

Speaking in the House of Commons on 11 March 2025

Debate

North Sea Vessel Collision

Contribution

Automatic identification systems and radar should mean that these sorts of things do not happen, even in dense fog, which is why many of us thought initially that this could well be a maritime 9/11-type event, or that a malign state actor could be involved. Fortunately, that appears not to be the case, but the event has exposed a vulnerability, and ships like the Stena Immaculate could be said to be sitting ducks. What audit will the Minister do of that vulnerability? Will he put in place what is practically necessary to prevent such occurrences?

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