Question reference: S6W-15338
- Asked by: Mercedes Villalba, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 23 February 2023 Registered interest
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Current status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 15 March 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the (a) licensing and (b) operation of hydrogen-fuelled (i) ferries and (ii) crew transfer vessels from ports in Scotland.
Answer
Transport Scotland officials have been in discussions with UK Government officials regarding regulatory and legislative requirements for a range of future vessel technologies and fuels, including hydrogen. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is responsible for shipping regulations in UK waters, to ensure that vessels are meeting UK and international safety rules, promoting and enforcing compliance with maritime regulations and best practice, and making sure that legislation is proportionate.