Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2011-09-13-Speech-2-441-625"
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"en.20110913.34.2-441-625"2
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"I voted in favour of this resolution, aimed at addressing certain current issues concerning the safety of offshore oil and gas activities. Above all, it is very important to ensure the efficient functioning of the ‘polluter pays’ principle. Consequently, it is appropriate to lay down a requirement for companies wishing to begin operations involving the exploration and extraction of oil and gas to prove that they have sufficient financial resources to implement the abovementioned principle. I agree with the proposal that the introduction of a moratorium on new deep-sea oil drilling in all EU waters would be an illogical, rash and disproportionate reaction to the need to secure high safety standards across the EU. When adopting decisions and regulating offshore oil exploration and extraction activities, it is necessary to take examples of best practice into account and implement principles aimed at controlling offshore hazards. I believe that a transparent, consistent and efficient set of rules applying to all employees working in the offshore sector should enter into force at EU level. Given the nature of the work done by employees in this sector and the dangers involved, and in order to minimise human error, workers should be covered by insurance that is proportionate to the risk they face."@en1
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