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Closed Re-instate the Emergency Towing Vessels disbanded in September 2011

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4 Emergency Towing Vessels were set up around the UK as a result of Lord Donaldon's 1994 enquiry 'Safer Ship's, Cleaner Seas'.

Over 20 years, this has been honed into a useful service assisting vessels and their crews, and a good insurance against the damage caused by wrecked vessels on our shoreline.

It was withdrawn in September 2011 despite opposition from the Government Transport Select Committee.

As a maritime island nation, it is surely the responsibility of Her Majesty’s Government to protect our shores.

Please re-instate this service.

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