Mar. 01 2024
Source Page: Minister for the Polar Regions on UK's Arctic Policy FrameworkFound: Minister for the Polar Regions on UK's Arctic Policy Framework
Written Evidence Nov. 09 2023
Inquiry: The Status of the UK’s Overseas Territories in the 21 CenturyFound: Overseas Territories in the 21st Century Government of the British Antarctic Territory (care of the Polar
Asked by: Baroness McIntosh of Pickering (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to monitor the safety of British ships crossing the Arctic Ocean as new shipping lanes become accessible as a result of climate change.
Answered by Lord Davies of Gower - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)
His Majesty’s Government does not directly monitor the safety of British ships crossing the Arctic Ocean. However, ships transiting these waters will be monitored by those States that have Search and Rescue (SAR) responsibilities in the region.
With regards the safety of British ships in Arctic waters, the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code) came into force 1 January 2017 and requires ships operating in the Polar regions to meet enhanced safety standards which reflect the additional risks associated with those regions. The UK applies these standards through a survey and certification regime to ensure that safety standards are met and that ships operating in polar regions apply the additional safety considerations that are considered necessary.
Written Evidence Dec. 05 2023
Inquiry: The UK and the Antarctic EnvironmentFound: As Jane Rumble, Head of Polar Regions at the FCDO, recently stated, “what happens in Antarctica, does
Special Report Dec. 28 2023
Committee: Environmental Audit CommitteeFound: A Minister for the Polar Regions has been established within the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development
Special Report Dec. 28 2023
Committee: Environmental Audit Sub-Committee on Polar ResearchFound: A Minister for the Polar Regions has been established within the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development
Apr. 11 2024
Source Page: UK reaffirms commitment to Arctic security and prosperityFound: In his first trip to the northern-most US state, David Rutley, who is also the UK’s Minister for the Polar
Written Evidence Dec. 05 2023
Inquiry: The UK and the Antarctic EnvironmentFound: UK Government ANT0017 UK Government Evidence Environmental Audit Sub-Committee on Polar Regions Inquiry
Government Response Jan. 26 2024
Committee: International Relations and Defence CommitteeFound: continue in pursuit of safer and cleaner maritime act ivities in the polar regions.
Written Evidence Dec. 05 2023
Inquiry: The UK and the Antarctic EnvironmentFound: ANT0021 - The UK and the Antarctic Environment Centre for Polar Observation and Modelling (CPOM) Written