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September 1, 2006 · about 20 years ago

Oil transfer plan hurdle removed

The only official barrier to controversial plans to transfer oil between ships in the Forth has been removed, officials have confirmed. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has approved Forth Ports’ contingency arrangements for dealing with spills during oil transfers. In July the MCA said it would ap

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The only official barrier to controversial plans to transfer oil between ships in the Forth has been removed, officials have confirmed. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has approved Forth Ports’ contingency arrangements for dealing with spills during oil transfers.

In July the MCA said it would approve the plans if some conditions were met.

Sunderland firm Melbourne Marine Services Ltd wants to transfer oil from Russia to vessels bound for China.

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