Question NW351 to the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

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04 March 2022 - NW351

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Weber, Ms AMM to ask the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

(1) (a) who will be doing the investigation into the cargo carrier NS Qindao that left Durban Harbour in November 2021 when the cargo aboard started to emit toxic fumes after more than 1000 tonnes of the cargo have already been removed and (b) on what date is it anticipated that we will receive the report of the investigation; (2) (a) what exactly is the destination o f this vessel and (b) which chemicals waste sites will be used to dumb the chemically neutralized waste; (3) what has she found to be the potential threat on marine and human life if the chemicals are not contained in line with the emergency control management introduced by the teams of salvors, chemical experts, hazardous material response team and emergency personnel that are managing the emergency controls in order to contain the situation, (4) what is the exact location and/or destination on the West Coast where the SA Maritime Safety Authority will be carrying 1500 tonnes of chemicals 250km offshore and 3km deep in the water?

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