Bill · started in the Commons
Marine Accident Investigation Branch (Reports) Bill
A Bill to make provision to oblige shipping companies, port operators and other bodies to comply with recommendations made in reports of the Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents and of the Marine Accident Investigation Branch; and for connected purposes.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Marine Accident Investigation Branch (Reports) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 16 December 2009 by David Cairns (Labour). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.
What the bill does
The Bill would amend the Merchant Shipping (Accident Reporting and Investigation) Regulations 2005 to oblige shipping companies, port operators and other bodies to comply with recommendations made in reports of the Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents and of the Marine Accident Investigation Branch.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 16 Dec 2009
- 2nd reading Commons 5 Mar 2010
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 13 Apr 2010.