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Ban-Ann

In 1998, sachets of anti-vermin product were deliberately dumped at sea by the bulk carrier Ban-Ann off the Dutch coast. This product contains sulphur-phosphine which reacts to humidity by generating a toxic gas. Sachets grounded on the shoreline were recovered and destroyed.

Source:

• Bonn Agreement, 1999, Chemical spills at sea: case studies, BONN 99/3/6-E

Accident area : North Sea

Type of pollutant : sulphur-phosphine (anti-vermin product)

Ship type : bulk carrier

Last update: August 2009