Ivorian authorities have stated that a ship carrying 20,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate does not pose a threat to public safety. Used for fertilisers, the chemical still associated with tragedies, such as the explosion in the port of Beirut in 2020.

En Côte d’Ivoire, l’arrivée d’un navire chargé de nitrate d’ammonium suscite l’inquiétude

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In Côte d'Ivoire, the arrival of a ship loaded with ammonium nitrate raises concern

A bulk carrier that was supposed to unload 7,700 tons of ammonium nitrate fertilizer in the port of Abidjan on Monday, January 6, caused an emergency meeting to be held because of its potentially dangerous load. It was allowed to dock on Tuesday.

Un vraquier qui devait décharger 7 700 tonnes d’engrais au nitrate d’ammonium dans le port d’Abidjan, lundi 6 janvier, a provoqué la tenue d’une réunion d’urgence en raison de son chargement potentiellement dangereux. Il a été autorisé à accoster mardi.

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Ivorian authorities decide ship carrying ammonium nitrate is safe

Officials at the port of Abidjan in Ivory Coast have calmed fears surrounding a vessel anchored with a significant load of ammonium nitrate. This cargo,

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Safety Assured for Ammonium Nitrate Cargo in Ivory Coast - The Global Herald

ShareAmid the fear of the unknown, the Port officials in Abidjan, the capital of Ivory Coast have reassured the public that a ship carrying 20,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate, a potentially explosive chemical, poses no danger to the city or its port facilities. According to the port authority, the ship meets all safety conditions, is... The post Safety Of Hazardous Cargo Ship To Ivory Coast Assured appeared first on New Telegraph.

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Safety Of Hazardous Cargo Ship To Ivory Coast Assured

Ivorian authorities decide ship carrying ammonium nitrate is safe Africanews English Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxQZWlqUzQtMjRnMHUxcmRvZFFrcGVxNThCcWZxS1hDdlE1MWc1eU5mYVpoQkxOZjNyN3VhMU02enYxR0ZnXzBBbjFsZ3I2WVVKUGVtd3k3VlZDekNBczQyWEloNDFCZzNDSUxEanluVnNnV3NXc3hvd0JFek1BYTdEUldBLWlGYnl5bmNjc2RlUTBwbFo5QVZNQmduWjdCUmVob2tLLUFyVdIBrAFBVV95cUxQNjRHSFpZRTRJUzBhLVRMdnVTN3RqNk03UGZKSUE2UFplazhNeWpDUlN2TUl4c3dMVV9wV…

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Ivorian authorities decide ship carrying ammonium nitrate is safe – Africanews English

Port Authorities in Abidjan, Ivory Coast told people that a ship loaded with 20,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate, moored in the outer harbour poses no danger to the port or the city.

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Ship Carrying Controversial Cargo of Explosive Material Docks In Abidjan Port

Suspected of carrying a dangerous cargo, the Zimrida ship, which arrived off the coast of Côte d’Ivoire, received the necessary authorizations to safely unload 7,654 tons of ammonium nitrate. “The cargo of the Zimrida ship does not pose any danger to the port facilities or to the surrounding populations. The shipper (owner of the […]

Soupçonné de transporter une cargaison dangereuse, le navire Zimrida, arrivé au large des côtes ivoiriennes, a reçu les autorisations nécessaires pour débarquer en toute sécurité 7 654 tonnes de nitrate d’ammonium. « La cargaison du navire Zimrida ne présente aucun danger ni pour les installations portuaires ni pour les populations environnantes. Le chargeur (propriétaire de la […]

Côte d'Ivoire : le Zimrida décharge 7 654 tonnes de nitrate d'ammonium au port d'Abidjan

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Ivory Coast: Zimrida unloads 7,654 tonnes of ammonium nitrate at the port of Abidjan

The boat had been waiting for several days off the coast of Côte d'Ivoire, waiting for the green light from the authorities. The latter wanted to reassure the population after suspicions of damage to the cargo ship, which will be able to unload part of its cargo.

Le bateau patientait depuis plusieurs jours au large des côtes ivoiriennes, attendant le feu vert des autorités. Ces dernières ont souhaité rassurer les populations après des soupçons d’avarie du cargo, qui va pouvoir décharger une partie de sa cargaison.

Côte d’Ivoire : le navire chargé de nitrate d’ammonium autorisé à accoster - Jeune Afrique.com

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Ivory Coast: the ship loaded with ammonium nitrate authorized to dock - Jeune Afrique.com

The Port of Abidjan in Côte d’Ivoire has decided to keep a vessel carrying ammonium nitrate offshore while it addresses safety concerns raised by the local community and media.  Reports in Côte d’Ivoire suggested that the ammonium nitrate cargo on the vessel might be contaminated and potentially unstable. The vessel is carrying nearly 20,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate fertilizer, which was originally shipped from Russia last summer. In a stateme…

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Côte d’Ivoire holds controversial ammonium nitrate cargo

Abidjan (AFP) Jan 6, 2025 
Port officials in the Ivory Coast's largest city Abidjan on Monday insisted that a ship carrying 20,000 tonnes of potentially explosive ammonium nitrate moored in its outer harbour posed "no danger". 
Campaigners had expressed concern about the condition of the cargo, which has been refused entry in other ports and is now aboard the Barbados-flagged Zimrida. 
The ship "does not represent a

Ivorian authorities decide ship carrying ammonium nitrate is safe

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