Highlighting improvements made in safety at UK ports, Richard Ballantyne said that Government now needs to cast a wider safety net.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs an industry we are constantly striving to improve on our record,\u201d he said. \u201cWe would now like to see Government take a step further and support Harbours in promoting safety amongst all marine users.\u201d<\/p>\n
The loophole in UK legislation allows non-professional mariners to be under the influence of alcohol while at the controls of a vessel, which poses safety risks for the commercial fleet, as well as in busy shipping lanes and ports.<\/p>\n
\u201cIndustry has been discussing this issue for a long time; now is the time to act,\u201d said Mr Ballantyne. \u201cThere will be challenges to overcome but a change in the law would be a signal of intent and would be a step in the right direction and help to change the culture, attitudes and norms around alcohol and marine safety.\u201d<\/p>\n
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