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What is the primary purpose of dredging in port operations?
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Read the dialogue below:
Safety Officer: Make sure the fenders are in place along the pier. We don't want any damage to the ship or the dock during mooring.
Engineer: Already checked. The fenders are positioned, and the mooring lines are ready to secure the ship once it arrives.
Safety Officer: Good. How's the condition of the gangway? The crew will need it for safe access once they dock.
Engineer: It's been inspected, and everything is in order. I'll also be monitoring the ship's propeller to ensure there's no obstruction during maneuvering.
Safety Officer: Perfect. Let's not forget to test the pumps. If there's any excess water from the last docking, we'll need to clear it immediately.
Engineer: Already on it. Everything will be in place by the time the ship enters the harbor.
Which of the following terms refers to the ropes used to secure a ship to the dock?
Safety Officer: Make sure the fenders are in place along the pier. We don't want any damage to the ship or the dock during mooring.
Engineer: Already checked. The fenders are positioned, and the mooring lines are ready to secure the ship once it arrives.
Safety Officer: Good. How's the condition of the gangway? The crew will need it for safe access once they dock.
Engineer: It's been inspected, and everything is in order. I'll also be monitoring the ship's propeller to ensure there's no obstruction during maneuvering.
Safety Officer: Perfect. Let's not forget to test the pumps. If there's any excess water from the last docking, we'll need to clear it immediately.
Engineer: Already on it. Everything will be in place by the time the ship enters the harbor.
Which of the following terms refers to the ropes used to secure a ship to the dock?
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Manufacturing dips as container outlook slides
The NEOI fell to 48.9 in August from 49.6 in July,
indicating deteriorating trade conditions for the third
consecutive month. Traded goods slowed in both
developed and emerging markets, but India maintained a
modest growth in goods exports during August, the last
month for which figures are available.
In addition, the global PMI has shown a contraction of
manufacturing, signalling a further deterioration in cargo
levels in the immediate future.
"China's goods exports fell for the first time in 2024,
signalling a broader decline in manufacturing as the year
progresses," said global freight forwarder Dimerco.
Headquartered in Taiwan, the Taipei-listed forwarder said
that the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut may
revive global goods trade.
August trading in the US continued to grow amid
concerns about a US East Coast strike, and a November
election that could see major import tariffs imposed on
goods, said Dimerco.
"The early peak season suggests an earlier-than-usual
start to the slow season, with expected declines in
handling volume from September to December, projected
at 2.31m, 2.08m, 1.92m, and 1.89m teu, respectively. If
these forecasts hold, total port volume for 2024 could
reach 24.98m teu, a 12% increase from 2023," said Alvin
Fuh, VP - ocean freight at Dimerco Express Group.
Dynamar analyst Darron Wadey, said: "Approaching 470
vessels bringing around 3.2m teu in capacity are
expected to be delivered by the end of 2024."
That massive increase in capacity, and the fact that much
of this increase is for larger sized vessels, means that
any correction in freight rates should have started up to a
year ago, according to Wadey.
"It is only the happenstance of the Red Sea and US East
Coast situations that have, artificially, buoyed the
markets. When the markets do correct therefore, the falls
will only be more dramatic because the inevitable has
been delayed whilst the stream of new ships coming
online continues," said Wadey.
Drewry Shipping Consultants' analysis shows that blank
sailings are expected to increase between 9 September
and 7 October with an additional 53 blanked sailings,
totalling 90 for the period. Some 67% of these cancelled
services were on the Pacific eastbound, while a further
21% on the Asia to Europe trades and 12% on the
Atlantic.
Even with these cancelled services, rates are continuing
to fall on all the major trades, according to Dimerco.
New entrants are said to be another element to failure of
lines to maintain rate levels.
"While the three major alliances are increasing blank
sailings, several individual carriers have deployed 11
extra vessels for Europe WB and 14 for TPEB to handle
the expected cargo surge before China's Golden Week.
However, the anticipated pre-October 1 cargo rush in
China did not materialise this year, leaving no backlogs
or rollover cargo for these extra loaders to transport,"
said Dimerco's monthly analysis.
Rebalancing trade can only be achieved through the
long-term and steady growth of trade, said Wadey,
combined with "a strategic rather than knee-jerk ship
ordering policy". These required shifts are generational,
he said, "in the short term, political events in the US
might lead to an end-2024 rush for cargoes again... but
then where does that leave 2025 and beyond?"
Drewry's WCI index fell a further 7% this week, closing at
$3,691/feu.
https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/containers/manufacturing-dips-as-c
ontainer-outlook-slides
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Manufacturing dips as container outlook slides
The NEOI fell to 48.9 in August from 49.6 in July,
indicating deteriorating trade conditions for the third
consecutive month. Traded goods slowed in both
developed and emerging markets, but India maintained a
modest growth in goods exports during August, the last
month for which figures are available.
In addition, the global PMI has shown a contraction of
manufacturing, signalling a further deterioration in cargo
levels in the immediate future.
"China's goods exports fell for the first time in 2024,
signalling a broader decline in manufacturing as the year
progresses," said global freight forwarder Dimerco.
Headquartered in Taiwan, the Taipei-listed forwarder said
that the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut may
revive global goods trade.
August trading in the US continued to grow amid
concerns about a US East Coast strike, and a November
election that could see major import tariffs imposed on
goods, said Dimerco.
"The early peak season suggests an earlier-than-usual
start to the slow season, with expected declines in
handling volume from September to December, projected
at 2.31m, 2.08m, 1.92m, and 1.89m teu, respectively. If
these forecasts hold, total port volume for 2024 could
reach 24.98m teu, a 12% increase from 2023," said Alvin
Fuh, VP - ocean freight at Dimerco Express Group.
Dynamar analyst Darron Wadey, said: "Approaching 470
vessels bringing around 3.2m teu in capacity are
expected to be delivered by the end of 2024."
That massive increase in capacity, and the fact that much
of this increase is for larger sized vessels, means that
any correction in freight rates should have started up to a
year ago, according to Wadey.
"It is only the happenstance of the Red Sea and US East
Coast situations that have, artificially, buoyed the
markets. When the markets do correct therefore, the falls
will only be more dramatic because the inevitable has
been delayed whilst the stream of new ships coming
online continues," said Wadey.
Drewry Shipping Consultants' analysis shows that blank
sailings are expected to increase between 9 September
and 7 October with an additional 53 blanked sailings,
totalling 90 for the period. Some 67% of these cancelled
services were on the Pacific eastbound, while a further
21% on the Asia to Europe trades and 12% on the
Atlantic.
Even with these cancelled services, rates are continuing
to fall on all the major trades, according to Dimerco.
New entrants are said to be another element to failure of
lines to maintain rate levels.
"While the three major alliances are increasing blank
sailings, several individual carriers have deployed 11
extra vessels for Europe WB and 14 for TPEB to handle
the expected cargo surge before China's Golden Week.
However, the anticipated pre-October 1 cargo rush in
China did not materialise this year, leaving no backlogs
or rollover cargo for these extra loaders to transport,"
said Dimerco's monthly analysis.
Rebalancing trade can only be achieved through the
long-term and steady growth of trade, said Wadey,
combined with "a strategic rather than knee-jerk ship
ordering policy". These required shifts are generational,
he said, "in the short term, political events in the US
might lead to an end-2024 rush for cargoes again... but
then where does that leave 2025 and beyond?"
Drewry's WCI index fell a further 7% this week, closing at
$3,691/feu.
https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/containers/manufacturing-dips-as-c
ontainer-outlook-slides
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Manufacturing dips as container outlook slides
The NEOI fell to 48.9 in August from 49.6 in July,
indicating deteriorating trade conditions for the third
consecutive month. Traded goods slowed in both
developed and emerging markets, but India maintained a
modest growth in goods exports during August, the last
month for which figures are available.
In addition, the global PMI has shown a contraction of
manufacturing, signalling a further deterioration in cargo
levels in the immediate future.
"China's goods exports fell for the first time in 2024,
signalling a broader decline in manufacturing as the year
progresses," said global freight forwarder Dimerco.
Headquartered in Taiwan, the Taipei-listed forwarder said
that the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut may
revive global goods trade.
August trading in the US continued to grow amid
concerns about a US East Coast strike, and a November
election that could see major import tariffs imposed on
goods, said Dimerco.
"The early peak season suggests an earlier-than-usual
start to the slow season, with expected declines in
handling volume from September to December, projected
at 2.31m, 2.08m, 1.92m, and 1.89m teu, respectively. If
these forecasts hold, total port volume for 2024 could
reach 24.98m teu, a 12% increase from 2023," said Alvin
Fuh, VP - ocean freight at Dimerco Express Group.
Dynamar analyst Darron Wadey, said: "Approaching 470
vessels bringing around 3.2m teu in capacity are
expected to be delivered by the end of 2024."
That massive increase in capacity, and the fact that much
of this increase is for larger sized vessels, means that
any correction in freight rates should have started up to a
year ago, according to Wadey.
"It is only the happenstance of the Red Sea and US East
Coast situations that have, artificially, buoyed the
markets. When the markets do correct therefore, the falls
will only be more dramatic because the inevitable has
been delayed whilst the stream of new ships coming
online continues," said Wadey.
Drewry Shipping Consultants' analysis shows that blank
sailings are expected to increase between 9 September
and 7 October with an additional 53 blanked sailings,
totalling 90 for the period. Some 67% of these cancelled
services were on the Pacific eastbound, while a further
21% on the Asia to Europe trades and 12% on the
Atlantic.
Even with these cancelled services, rates are continuing
to fall on all the major trades, according to Dimerco.
New entrants are said to be another element to failure of
lines to maintain rate levels.
"While the three major alliances are increasing blank
sailings, several individual carriers have deployed 11
extra vessels for Europe WB and 14 for TPEB to handle
the expected cargo surge before China's Golden Week.
However, the anticipated pre-October 1 cargo rush in
China did not materialise this year, leaving no backlogs
or rollover cargo for these extra loaders to transport,"
said Dimerco's monthly analysis.
Rebalancing trade can only be achieved through the
long-term and steady growth of trade, said Wadey,
combined with "a strategic rather than knee-jerk ship
ordering policy". These required shifts are generational,
he said, "in the short term, political events in the US
might lead to an end-2024 rush for cargoes again... but
then where does that leave 2025 and beyond?"
Drewry's WCI index fell a further 7% this week, closing at
$3,691/feu.
https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/containers/manufacturing-dips-as-c
ontainer-outlook-slides
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O texto seguinte servirá de base para responder à questão.
Manufacturing dips as container outlook slides
The NEOI fell to 48.9 in August from 49.6 in July,
indicating deteriorating trade conditions for the third
consecutive month. Traded goods slowed in both
developed and emerging markets, but India maintained a
modest growth in goods exports during August, the last
month for which figures are available.
In addition, the global PMI has shown a contraction of
manufacturing, signalling a further deterioration in cargo
levels in the immediate future.
"China's goods exports fell for the first time in 2024,
signalling a broader decline in manufacturing as the year
progresses," said global freight forwarder Dimerco.
Headquartered in Taiwan, the Taipei-listed forwarder said
that the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut may
revive global goods trade.
August trading in the US continued to grow amid
concerns about a US East Coast strike, and a November
election that could see major import tariffs imposed on
goods, said Dimerco.
"The early peak season suggests an earlier-than-usual
start to the slow season, with expected declines in
handling volume from September to December, projected
at 2.31m, 2.08m, 1.92m, and 1.89m teu, respectively. If
these forecasts hold, total port volume for 2024 could
reach 24.98m teu, a 12% increase from 2023," said Alvin
Fuh, VP - ocean freight at Dimerco Express Group.
Dynamar analyst Darron Wadey, said: "Approaching 470
vessels bringing around 3.2m teu in capacity are
expected to be delivered by the end of 2024."
That massive increase in capacity, and the fact that much
of this increase is for larger sized vessels, means that
any correction in freight rates should have started up to a
year ago, according to Wadey.
"It is only the happenstance of the Red Sea and US East
Coast situations that have, artificially, buoyed the
markets. When the markets do correct therefore, the falls
will only be more dramatic because the inevitable has
been delayed whilst the stream of new ships coming
online continues," said Wadey.
Drewry Shipping Consultants' analysis shows that blank
sailings are expected to increase between 9 September
and 7 October with an additional 53 blanked sailings,
totalling 90 for the period. Some 67% of these cancelled
services were on the Pacific eastbound, while a further
21% on the Asia to Europe trades and 12% on the
Atlantic.
Even with these cancelled services, rates are continuing
to fall on all the major trades, according to Dimerco.
New entrants are said to be another element to failure of
lines to maintain rate levels.
"While the three major alliances are increasing blank
sailings, several individual carriers have deployed 11
extra vessels for Europe WB and 14 for TPEB to handle
the expected cargo surge before China's Golden Week.
However, the anticipated pre-October 1 cargo rush in
China did not materialise this year, leaving no backlogs
or rollover cargo for these extra loaders to transport,"
said Dimerco's monthly analysis.
Rebalancing trade can only be achieved through the
long-term and steady growth of trade, said Wadey,
combined with "a strategic rather than knee-jerk ship
ordering policy". These required shifts are generational,
he said, "in the short term, political events in the US
might lead to an end-2024 rush for cargoes again... but
then where does that leave 2025 and beyond?"
Drewry's WCI index fell a further 7% this week, closing at
$3,691/feu.
https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/containers/manufacturing-dips-as-c
ontainer-outlook-slides
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O texto seguinte servirá de base para responder à questão.
Manufacturing dips as container outlook slides
The NEOI fell to 48.9 in August from 49.6 in July,
indicating deteriorating trade conditions for the third
consecutive month. Traded goods slowed in both
developed and emerging markets, but India maintained a
modest growth in goods exports during August, the last
month for which figures are available.
In addition, the global PMI has shown a contraction of
manufacturing, signalling a further deterioration in cargo
levels in the immediate future.
"China's goods exports fell for the first time in 2024,
signalling a broader decline in manufacturing as the year
progresses," said global freight forwarder Dimerco.
Headquartered in Taiwan, the Taipei-listed forwarder said
that the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut may
revive global goods trade.
August trading in the US continued to grow amid
concerns about a US East Coast strike, and a November
election that could see major import tariffs imposed on
goods, said Dimerco.
"The early peak season suggests an earlier-than-usual
start to the slow season, with expected declines in
handling volume from September to December, projected
at 2.31m, 2.08m, 1.92m, and 1.89m teu, respectively. If
these forecasts hold, total port volume for 2024 could
reach 24.98m teu, a 12% increase from 2023," said Alvin
Fuh, VP - ocean freight at Dimerco Express Group.
Dynamar analyst Darron Wadey, said: "Approaching 470
vessels bringing around 3.2m teu in capacity are
expected to be delivered by the end of 2024."
That massive increase in capacity, and the fact that much
of this increase is for larger sized vessels, means that
any correction in freight rates should have started up to a
year ago, according to Wadey.
"It is only the happenstance of the Red Sea and US East
Coast situations that have, artificially, buoyed the
markets. When the markets do correct therefore, the falls
will only be more dramatic because the inevitable has
been delayed whilst the stream of new ships coming
online continues," said Wadey.
Drewry Shipping Consultants' analysis shows that blank
sailings are expected to increase between 9 September
and 7 October with an additional 53 blanked sailings,
totalling 90 for the period. Some 67% of these cancelled
services were on the Pacific eastbound, while a further
21% on the Asia to Europe trades and 12% on the
Atlantic.
Even with these cancelled services, rates are continuing
to fall on all the major trades, according to Dimerco.
New entrants are said to be another element to failure of
lines to maintain rate levels.
"While the three major alliances are increasing blank
sailings, several individual carriers have deployed 11
extra vessels for Europe WB and 14 for TPEB to handle
the expected cargo surge before China's Golden Week.
However, the anticipated pre-October 1 cargo rush in
China did not materialise this year, leaving no backlogs
or rollover cargo for these extra loaders to transport,"
said Dimerco's monthly analysis.
Rebalancing trade can only be achieved through the
long-term and steady growth of trade, said Wadey,
combined with "a strategic rather than knee-jerk ship
ordering policy". These required shifts are generational,
he said, "in the short term, political events in the US
might lead to an end-2024 rush for cargoes again... but
then where does that leave 2025 and beyond?"
Drewry's WCI index fell a further 7% this week, closing at
$3,691/feu.
https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/containers/manufacturing-dips-as-c
ontainer-outlook-slides
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Read the dialogue below:
Supervisor: Make sure the crane is ready for the container unloading. The cargo manifest shows we have 50 containers arriving today.
Dockworker: Understood. We'll start as soon as the ship finishes berthing at the quay.
Supervisor: Also, double-check the gangway. We need it in place for safe crew access once the ship is docked.
Dockworker: Sure thing. The stevedoring team is on standby for unloading, and the containers will be moved to the warehouse afterward.
Supervisor: Great. Keep an eye on the draught of the ship as well; we don't want any issues with the water depth during unloading.
Dockworker: Will do! I'll make sure everything goes smoothly once the customs clearance is done.
Which of the following terms refers to the process of checking a ship's cargo to ensure it complies with legal regulations before it can be unloaded?
Supervisor: Make sure the crane is ready for the container unloading. The cargo manifest shows we have 50 containers arriving today.
Dockworker: Understood. We'll start as soon as the ship finishes berthing at the quay.
Supervisor: Also, double-check the gangway. We need it in place for safe crew access once the ship is docked.
Dockworker: Sure thing. The stevedoring team is on standby for unloading, and the containers will be moved to the warehouse afterward.
Supervisor: Great. Keep an eye on the draught of the ship as well; we don't want any issues with the water depth during unloading.
Dockworker: Will do! I'll make sure everything goes smoothly once the customs clearance is done.
Which of the following terms refers to the process of checking a ship's cargo to ensure it complies with legal regulations before it can be unloaded?
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Ship carrying explosive fertiliser heads to UK waters
A Maltese-flagged cargo ship carrying thousands of
tonnes of potentially explosive fertiliser is set to travel
through UK waters.
Ruby, which was earlier accompanied by an escort tug,
has reportedly been rejected by several countries due to
its cargo.
The ship, which has 20,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate
on board, was previously damaged but deemed
seaworthy by authorities in Norway.
HM Coastguard is in contact with the vessel, which
according to ship tracking data, was in the North Sea off
the Kent coast on Thursday morning.
The ship, owned by Maltese firm Ruby Enterprise, set off
from the northern Russian port of Kandalaksha in July.
The national maritime emergency service said it will
monitor the ship's progress as it heads towards and
through UK waters.
Vessels are not required to ask permission to travel
through UK territorial waters for legitimate purposes.
An escorting tug, Amber II, which had sailed with the boat
from Norway, left the Ruby on Thursday morning and
sailed east. Its current destination is listed as Rotterdam,
in the Netherlands.
Though there is no suggestion of immediate danger from
the cargo, the same chemical caused a devastating blast
at a Beirut warehouse in 2020.
Ammonium nitrate is regularly transported around the
world and used as fertiliser but is also used in explosives.
The ship is carrying seven times the amount of
ammonium nitrate that caused the Beirut explosion.
Ruby's location on Thursday, according to Marine Traffic.
Marine Traffic data suggested the ship was in the North
Sea on Thursday.
Soon after departing Russia, the Ruby briefly ran
aground after reportedly encountering a storm.
It then continued its journey around the Kola Peninsula
and docked in Troms⌀, Norway.
Norway's Maritime Authority told the BBC the vessel was
inspected by DNV Group to ensure it met safety and
environmental standards.
The group found damage to its hull, propeller and rudder,
but the Ruby was still deemed "seaworthy".
As a precaution, DNV Group, and the Maltese flag
registry, insisted that a tug escort the vessel for the
remainder of its journey.
The ship was bound for Klaipeda, in Lithuania, according
to ship tracking firm MarineTraffic.
But despite being deemed seaworthy, the ship was
denied entry to Klaipeda. Algia Latakas, the port
authority's chief executive, told the BBC that this was
"because of its cargo".
Andrea Sella, professor of chemistry at University
College London, said the cargo was not high risk, unless
there was a fire on board.
"While I understand the caution of the authorities in
Troms, I suspect that the chances of a similar disaster to
Beirut are relatively modest," she said.
She added: "It would also be interesting to know what the
nature of the repairs might be as clearly welding might
significantly raise the potential fire risk."
Other reports suggested Sweden had imposed a ban as
well, but Sweden's transport agency denies this.
"What the Swedish authorities did was to follow the
matter in case we would have needed to act in some
way," a spokesperson told the BBC.
In recent weeks, the Ruby travelled south along Norway's
coast and through the North Sea.
The ship reportedly has had restricted manoeuvrability,
though the BBC has been unable to confirm this.
On 25 September, it anchored about 15 miles (25km)
north east of Margate, in Kent, near the Dover Strait -
one of the world's busiest waterways.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said the
vessel is "currently securely anchored outside UK
territorial waters waiting for appropriate conditions to
refuel at sea before passing through the English
Channel".
Refuelling at sea is a common practice and will take
place in accordance with safety procedures and in
favourable weather, said the MCA.
Its current destination is listed as Marsaxlokk, in Malta.
But Maltese authorities have told local media that the
ship can only enter the country if it empties its cargo
beforehand.
Marco Forgione, director general of the Chartered
Institute of Export & International Trade, raised concerns
about potential "environmental damage".
"Should the ammonium nitrate start to leak out of the ship
and contaminate the sea... shipping through the channel
would have to be diverted to avoid further shifting the
pollution through its waters," he said.
He added that damage as a result of the potential
scenario would be "immense" and cause "ongoing
disruption".
The vessel has appropriate safety certificates approved
by the vessel's flag state and is able to make its own
way, said the MCA.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62g95721leo
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Ship carrying explosive fertiliser heads to UK waters
A Maltese-flagged cargo ship carrying thousands of
tonnes of potentially explosive fertiliser is set to travel
through UK waters.
Ruby, which was earlier accompanied by an escort tug,
has reportedly been rejected by several countries due to
its cargo.
The ship, which has 20,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate
on board, was previously damaged but deemed
seaworthy by authorities in Norway.
HM Coastguard is in contact with the vessel, which
according to ship tracking data, was in the North Sea off
the Kent coast on Thursday morning.
The ship, owned by Maltese firm Ruby Enterprise, set off
from the northern Russian port of Kandalaksha in July.
The national maritime emergency service said it will
monitor the ship's progress as it heads towards and
through UK waters.
Vessels are not required to ask permission to travel
through UK territorial waters for legitimate purposes.
An escorting tug, Amber II, which had sailed with the boat
from Norway, left the Ruby on Thursday morning and
sailed east. Its current destination is listed as Rotterdam,
in the Netherlands.
Though there is no suggestion of immediate danger from
the cargo, the same chemical caused a devastating blast
at a Beirut warehouse in 2020.
Ammonium nitrate is regularly transported around the
world and used as fertiliser but is also used in explosives.
The ship is carrying seven times the amount of
ammonium nitrate that caused the Beirut explosion.
Ruby's location on Thursday, according to Marine Traffic.
Marine Traffic data suggested the ship was in the North
Sea on Thursday.
Soon after departing Russia, the Ruby briefly ran
aground after reportedly encountering a storm.
It then continued its journey around the Kola Peninsula
and docked in Troms⌀, Norway.
Norway's Maritime Authority told the BBC the vessel was
inspected by DNV Group to ensure it met safety and
environmental standards.
The group found damage to its hull, propeller and rudder,
but the Ruby was still deemed "seaworthy".
As a precaution, DNV Group, and the Maltese flag
registry, insisted that a tug escort the vessel for the
remainder of its journey.
The ship was bound for Klaipeda, in Lithuania, according
to ship tracking firm MarineTraffic.
But despite being deemed seaworthy, the ship was
denied entry to Klaipeda. Algia Latakas, the port
authority's chief executive, told the BBC that this was
"because of its cargo".
Andrea Sella, professor of chemistry at University
College London, said the cargo was not high risk, unless
there was a fire on board.
"While I understand the caution of the authorities in
Troms, I suspect that the chances of a similar disaster to
Beirut are relatively modest," she said.
She added: "It would also be interesting to know what the
nature of the repairs might be as clearly welding might
significantly raise the potential fire risk."
Other reports suggested Sweden had imposed a ban as
well, but Sweden's transport agency denies this.
"What the Swedish authorities did was to follow the
matter in case we would have needed to act in some
way," a spokesperson told the BBC.
In recent weeks, the Ruby travelled south along Norway's
coast and through the North Sea.
The ship reportedly has had restricted manoeuvrability,
though the BBC has been unable to confirm this.
On 25 September, it anchored about 15 miles (25km)
north east of Margate, in Kent, near the Dover Strait -
one of the world's busiest waterways.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said the
vessel is "currently securely anchored outside UK
territorial waters waiting for appropriate conditions to
refuel at sea before passing through the English
Channel".
Refuelling at sea is a common practice and will take
place in accordance with safety procedures and in
favourable weather, said the MCA.
Its current destination is listed as Marsaxlokk, in Malta.
But Maltese authorities have told local media that the
ship can only enter the country if it empties its cargo
beforehand.
Marco Forgione, director general of the Chartered
Institute of Export & International Trade, raised concerns
about potential "environmental damage".
"Should the ammonium nitrate start to leak out of the ship
and contaminate the sea... shipping through the channel
would have to be diverted to avoid further shifting the
pollution through its waters," he said.
He added that damage as a result of the potential
scenario would be "immense" and cause "ongoing
disruption".
The vessel has appropriate safety certificates approved
by the vessel's flag state and is able to make its own
way, said the MCA.
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