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TRANSPORT OF FERTILIZERS BY SEA

In 2004, EFMA produced the Guidance Relating to Sea Transport of Ammonium Nitrate-Based Fertilizers. This publication gives guidance to ship masters on how to prevent decomposition in a cargo of fertilizers.
 
The Guidance also provides checklists for those who are involved in the ship transport of AN-based fertilizers.
 
 

 

  • ANNEX 1: Example of a checklist for the inspection of cargo holds prior to loading(for all fertilizers)
  • ANNEX 2: Ship/shore safety checklist (for all fertilizers)
  • ANNEX 3: Ship/shore safety checklist for Type A fertilizers (UN Number 2067 and former UN Numbers 2068, 2069 and 2070)
    (in addition to Annex 2: General Ship/Shore Checklist for all fertilizers)
  • ANNEX 4: Ship/shore safety checklist for Type B fertilizers (UN Number 2071)
    (in addition to Annex 2: General Ship/Shore Checklist for all fertilizers)
  • ANNEX 5: Special warning concerning heat sources – for the Master’s attention
  • ANNEX 6: What to do in emergencies – for the Master’s attention

 

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