An ammonia leak occurred during a test of a cryogenic ammonia loading arm used to supply ships.

The burst formed a toxic cloud affected the operators working on the quay and caused a vehicle to leave the road. The 3 passengers of the vehicle were slightly injured or affected by the gas.

All ship unloading operations were halted at the company during the search of the cause of the leak. The ammonia unloading procedure was reviewed, and now includes leak tests.