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Vinyl Chloride Monomer Release in UK

Maritime Activity Reports, Inc.

August 30, 2004

The UK Marine Accident Investigation Bureau (MAIB) issued a Bulletin stating that approximately 600 kilos of vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) were accidentally released from a gas carrier while alongside at Runcorn on 10 August. The release occurred while the ship was attempting to simultaneously conduct cargo sampling and hook up for cargo discharge. MAIB is investigating the incident.
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