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The UK government will fund the emergency towing vessel for the next five years, Transport Minister Robert Goodwill has announced.It follows news that the Orkney-based Herakles was being saved from the axe following months of campaigning.The contract was due to end on 30th September. The las... Read more...
Isles MP Alistair Carmichael challenged the government in the House of Commons yesterday to "stem the flow of job losses" among UK seafarers.He asked what the government was doing about the issue. In particular, Mr Carmichael wanted to know if shipping minister Robert Goodwill would take a look ... Read more...
The emergency tug has been given a stay of execution for six months following a House of Commons debate.UK transport minister Robert Goodwill said the contract for the Orkney-based Herakles, which had been due to expire at the end of March, was being extended to allow time for a longer-term solu... Read more...
The Westminster government is coming under increased pressure to retain emergency tug cover. (more…) Read more...