German authorities observe a ship between Denmark and Swedenwhich according to media reports Loaded with 20,000 tons of explosive ammonium nitrate and unable to maneuver is.
As the “Welt” reports, the Freighter “Ruby” towed by a tug through the Kattegat towards the Danish Baltic Sea. The Maritime Accident Command confirmed in response to a request from the German Press Agency that the responsible authorities in the Maritime Safety Center had been informed, were observing the ship and would take action if necessary.
Whether the freighter will be towed towards the German coastis currently speculation. The emergency command has not provided any information about the ship’s previous route. The possibly explosive cargo did not confirm the command.
The Norwegian newspaper “The Barents Observer” reported in early September that the “Ruby” had left the Russian port of Kandalaksha in August with the destination of the Canary Islands. However, the freighter flying the Maltese flag had got caught in a storm and was looking for a safe harborAfter some time in the port of Tromsø, the ship was then asked to leave the port and head for a position where it could be repaired at anchor.
Chemical is thought to be the cause of the Beirut disaster
The highly explosive chemical ammonium nitrate is considered to be the trigger of the Explosion catastrophe in the port of the Lebanese capital Beirut in August 2020Large quantities of the chemical had been improperly stored in the port for years. More than 200 people lost their lives.
The Maritime Security Center of the Federal Government and the Coastal States brings together all authorities responsible for maritime security. In addition to the Central Command for Maritime Accidents, these include the Navy, the Federal Police, Customs and the water police of the coastal states. The center is based in Cuxhaven. (dpa)
