Question : HANDLING OF PETROLEUM MATERIAL ON SHIPS



(a) whether safety norms are being flouted while handling gas and petroleum material on ships;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has conducted any enquiry in this regard;

(d) if so, the details and the outcome thereof; and

(e) the preventive measures taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF SHIPPING (SHRI G.K. VASAN)

(a): The Government has not received any report from any quarter regarding flouting of safety norms while handling gas and petroleum material on ships. (b) to (e): Do not arise.