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<p>The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is satisfied that the measures contained
in the regulations proposed for revocation have been superseded by more modern and
effective measures, including improved stability standards, and would not cause a
deterioration of safety requirements. In addition, there is close oversight of the
UK ferry industry by MCA Marine Surveyors to ensure that the circumstances leading
to such an accident, such as the Sewol, would be extremely unlikely on a ferry on
the UK flag.</p><p> </p><p>The MCA is currently consulting on their proposal to revoke
two sets of maritime safety regulations applying to roll-on roll-off passenger vessels
which were introduced following the sinking of the Herald of Free Enterprise in 1987.
That consultation will end on 10 August 2014.</p><p> </p><p>It would be inappropriate
to comment on whether the MCA will reconsider the proposal until that consultation
has ended and they have analysed all responses.</p><p> </p><p />
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