Jambo
2003
UK
Europe
Bulk
HNS Spilt
Zinc SulfideSolid
ZnS
Amount Spilt (T)1400
CAS Number1314-98-3
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Physical Behaviour (SEBC code)
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Pollution Category (MARPOL Annex 2)
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MHB
Class according to IMDG code
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Subsidiary Risk Class according to IMDG code
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Classification as Marine Pollutant
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HNS Classification (2010 HNS Convention)
Fate and weathering facts observed/reported
Pumping operation appeared to be more difficult than first imagined. The cargo was very heavy and kept being sucked back down. Moreover 1,000 tonnes had already been lost. The response teams eventually managed to pump out 1,900 tonnes of the cargo, which was sent to Immingham (England). The vessel was then lying 14 metres below water level. She was no longer a hazard for passing vessels and the remaining 400 tonnes of zinc sulphide were considered a “negligible environmental threat”. It was then decided to leave the wreck in place. However samples of fish and shellfish were taken for analysis and the environmental impact continued to be assessed. There were 5 fish farms located in the vicinity of the wreck.