A cargo ship with 20,000 tons of explosive cargo from the Russian Federation is in the English Channel. Access to the dock has already been denied to him by several ports.
Points of attention
- The Maltese cargo ship MV Ruby carrying 20,000 tons of ammonium nitrate from Russia is stranded in the English Channel after being denied access to ports due to its explosive cargo.
- Ammonium nitrate, a highly explosive substance, poses a significant threat to maritime safety and the coastal population, leading to concerns among authorities and experts.
- The refusal of ports to dock the ship underlines the potential risks associated with transporting and handling explosive cargoes like ammonium nitrate, highlighting the need for stringent safety measures.
- The incident underscores the importance of proper risk management and coordination among international authorities to address the dangers posed by such 'floating bombs' in maritime channels.
- Experts emphasize the volatile nature of ammonium nitrate and the urgent need to mitigate risks, suggesting strategies like transfer to smaller boats to enhance safety at sea and protect coastal communities.
"Floating bomb" in the English Channel: what is known
The Maltese cargo ship MV Ruby, which is carrying 20,000 tonnes of the potentially explosive product ammonium nitrate, is currently floating in the English Channel after several ports refused it access to the dock. The reason was the damage it suffered during the transportation of an explosive cargo.
Suffering a series of damages, the ship causes concern of the authorities of various countries, as well as individual experts. It is known that a ship belonging to a Maltese company is carrying a Russian cargo of ammonium nitrate.
Departing from the Russian city of Kandalaksha on August 22, the ship ran into a strong storm and was forced to stop in a Norwegian port.
But, according to the Center for European Policy Analysis, the cargo ship was ordered to leave the port on September 4. Then he asked to dock in Lithuania, but the country refused.
Why ports refuse a ship with saltpeter
Although ammonium nitrate is regularly used as a fertilizer, it is also used in the production of explosives.
Ammonium nitrate is extremely explosive, especially when exposed to fire or pollution, the Center for European Policy Analysis emphasizes.
At the same time, Paul Pullen, a specialist in industrial risk management, mentioned the danger of this cargo.
It's a floating bomb... In my opinion, it's a safety hazard at sea and to the coastal population, to minimize the risk we'll have to consider pumping small amounts of ammonium nitrate onto small boats.
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