Ship Carrying Radioactive Cargo ‘Stuck’ in South China Sea
Summary
A ship carrying zinc dust contaminated with radioactive material is stuck off the coast of the Philippines. Authorities are discussing who should take responsibility for the cargo while the ship remains at sea. The dispute involves various companies and agencies trying to figure out how to deal with the radioactive contamination.Key Facts
- The ship holds 23 containers of zinc dust contaminated with cesium-137, a radioactive material.
- Indonesian authorities rejected the shipment after detecting the radioactive material.
- The shipment originated from the Philippines and was sent back to SteelAsia Manufacturing in Luzon Island.
- The Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) said SteelAsia is responsible for the contamination.
- SteelAsia denies the allegations, stating it does not produce or export zinc dust.
- The company stopped operations due to safety precautions and is cooperating with regulators.
- Experts say the radiation levels outside the containers are low and not dangerous to the public.
- It's not clear when the ship will leave its position off the Philippine coast.
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