Hi David, I really have no idea, if ammonium nitrate was banned from German ports. But on the other hand no report mentioned that Purple Beach is carrying illegal stuff, so I think it's ok.
Meanwhile the Central Command for Maritime Emergencies has said that there's no longer a risk of an explosion. Constant cooling of the ship's hull has massively decreased the smoke coming from the hold which is loaded with 5,000 t of Nitrophoska 15+15+15+2 S.
Still the cause of the accident is not yet clear...
As yet there are also no signs of air pollution which could be harmful to people.
Meanwhile all people that were taken to hospital initially have left the hospital.
Aboard Neuwerk the flooding of the hold is being prepared.
When the situation will be completely under control Purple Beach will be towed to a secure port. (Possibly Nordenham, according to NDR)