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National 110/01
29 August 2001
CONTRACT AWARDED FOR ALL-YEAR ROUND UK EMERGENCY TUGS
| Minister of Shipping
David Jamieson today announced the successful contractor for the
provision of four all-year round emergency towing vessels (ETVs) for the
UK to be managed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
This follows an earlier ministerial announcement that the UK would
increase ETV cover from the current winter only provision. |
Klyne Tugs wins ETV contract
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The successful
contractor, KLYNE TUGS (LOWESTOFT) LTD, already provides two ETVs for the
MCA, mostly in the Scottish high risk areas, but has also provided a
vessel this summer for the Dover Strait in concert with the French
authorities.
The new contract starts from 1 October this year and is to run for eight
years with an option for a further two.
Making the announcement, David Jamieson said: "Letting of this
long-term contract fulfils the Government's commitment to the provision of
all-year round ETV cover and demonstrates the importance we place on
preventing the loss of life and protecting the marine environment. In
areas of high risk these vessels will provide the first line of response
to maritime accidents and the prevention of pollution." |
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