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21 Oct 2008

EMSA, Cedre, Cefic Sign Agreement

The signature of this Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covers the framework for co-operation between the three organizations in establishing a network of chemical experts called “Marine ICE" or "MAR-ICE network," which aims to strengthen information transfer on chemical substances involved in marine pollution emergencies in EU waters. The purpose of this network is to provide, upon request, the Member States of the European Union and the coastal states of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) with remote product specific information on chemicals involved in marine pollution, by contacting experts in chemical companies who are familiar with the substance(s) involved.

06 Jan 2004

Multraship to Salvage Toxic Containers

containing arsenic pentoxide (Class 6), laden in palletised steel drums. 2003, twenty miles north of the Dutch coast, off Texel in the North Sea. owners immediately after the containers were traced. Multraship. Cormorant have been mobilised from Terneuzen. allow ROV inspection and diving work to be carried out. waiting in the nearby port of Den Helder until the weather improves. container slings by fully protected divers. the Multraship Commander. the operation for safety purposes. around the work with patrol vessel Terschelling. will monitor the water quality to see if there's any leakage/contamination. about three to four days. * Multraship is a leading independent Dutch towage and salvage company. by the Muller family, it draws on more than 85 years of experience.

29 Jan 2004

Multraship Salvages Toxic Containers

North Sea from the Ethiopian vessel Andinet. until January 28. multi-purpose vessel Multraship Commander. for inspection. chromium trioxide and copper dioxide. low toxic concentration. take it ashore for proper, supervised disposal. possible contamination and to prevent/minimise damage to the environment. from the vessel. Steamship Mutual. continuing the search for the missing drums. * Multraship is a leading independent Dutch towage and salvage company. by the Muller family, it draws on more than 85 years of experience. support for inland navigation. and highly-trained masters and crew.

29 Jan 2004

Multraship Completes Salvage of Toxic Containers

North Sea from the Ethiopian vessel Andinet. until January 28. multi-purpose vessel Multraship Commander. for inspection. chromium trioxide and copper dioxide. low toxic concentration. take it ashore for proper, supervised disposal. possible contamination and to prevent/minimise damage to the environment. from the vessel. Steamship Mutual. continuing the search for the missing drums.