❓ Question regarding the timely evacuation of the Silja Europa worker accommodation vessel from Barrow Island ahead of Cyclone Olwyn, and the Minister's satisfaction with Chevron's response. The vessel did depart in a timely manner.
AnsweredQoN 3211Legislative Council
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I refer to the cruise ferry Silja Europa that has been converted into worker accommodation, and which is moored off Barrow Island, and ask: (a) did the Silja Europa sail to safe water ahead of the Cyclone Olwyn in a timely manner; (b) if yes to (a), what were the dates and times that it sailed; (c) if no to (a), why not; and (d) if no to (a), is the Minister satisfied with Chevron's response in the protection of its workforce on Barrow Island?
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Answered
11 August 2015
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for State Development
Response time
56 days
The Department of State Development advises:
(a) Yes
(b) The vessel departed Barrow Island for safe waters ahead of the cyclone on 10 March 2015 at 1.10 pm in accordance with standard practice during significant weather events.
(c) Not applicable
(d) Not applicable
(a) Yes
(b) The vessel departed Barrow Island for safe waters ahead of the cyclone on 10 March 2015 at 1.10 pm in accordance with standard practice during significant weather events.
(c) Not applicable
(d) Not applicable
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