Rachel Siewert (WA, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

asked the Minister representing the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, upon notice, on 20 March 2012:

With reference to the wrecking of the MV Tycoon at Christmas Island:

(1)   Can the Minister confirm that up to 70 per cent of the ship has been washed away; if so:

  (a)   what percentage is estimated to have been washed away; and

  (b)   where are the pieces of wreck located.

(2)   Given that reports by Christmas Island residents and the media state that oil has continued to leak from the vessel, contradicting evidence provided by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) at estimates, on what basis did AMSA make the assessment that all the oil had already leaked from the vessel.

(3)   Why did AMSA fail to make use of calm weather between 7 February and 29 February 2012, to further assess the vessel or pump out the remaining oil.

(4)   Is the Minister aware that local residents are still being affected by fumes produced by the leaking oil; if so, what action is the Government taking to address these concerns.

(5)   Are clean-up actions still being undertaken on the island; if so, can details be provided of these actions and the timeline to completion.

(6)   In regard to the clean-up process:

  (a)   where was the contaminated sand and rock disposed of following the clean-up;

  (b)   how much material was disposed of;

  (c)   was Isabel Beach cleaned; if so, in what manner; and

  (d)   how much has AMSA spent on the clean-up.

(7)   Can the Minister confirm whether phosphate bags are still covering the reef around the wreck site; if so:

  (a)   why have the bags not been removed; and

  (b)   is their impact being monitored.

(8)   Has the issue of responsibility for the wreck been resolved; if so, who is responsible; if not, why not.

(9)   When will the remaining wreck be removed.