A cargo ship is nearing British waters after causing concern in several European countries. Ruby was loaded with 20, metric tons of ammonium nitrate in a Russian port. Lithuania and Malta have barred the ship from docking with its explosive cargo. A damaged cargo ship carrying potentially explosive cargo from Russia is about to pass through British territorial waters. Data from MarineTraffic showed the Ruby about 14 nautical miles off the English coast on Thursday afternoon β just two miles short of its maritime border.
BBC News reported that the ship was carrying 20, metric tons of ammonium nitrate. That's about seven times more than the amount responsible for the Beirut port explosion.
There's no suggestion that the cargo, which is used as a fertilizer, poses any immediate danger. The UK Coastguard said it was in contact with the Ruby and would monitor its progress through British waters. The ship is being accompanied by an escort tug and is expected to refuel at sea. The Ruby has still recently triggered alarm in numerous European countries. Data from VesselFinder shows it stopped at Tromso, in northern Norway, earlier this month.
Norway's Maritime Authority told the BBC it found damage to the Ruby's hull, propeller and rudder β but still deemed it seaworthy. The ship was then set to dock in Lithuania, but the country's prime minister barred it from entering the country with its cargo, local media reported.
It also made headlines as it passed by Denmark. However, officials told local media that they won't let the ship dock because of its cargo. Read the original article on Business Insider. Boeing said in an emailed statement it has a "strong commitment" to India's aerospace sector.
