Those who wish to import, handle and store Ammonium Nitrate (AN) cargoes within the declared ports must first apply to the Port Manager for the following licenses and permit;
a) Import and Handling License- complete application form and attach with the requirements specified in the application form. License is valid for 1 year and is renewed annually upon it’s expiry.
b) Storage License- those intending to store AN will have to complete the application form and submit with the necessary requirements specified in the form. License is valid for 1 year and is renewed annually upon its expiry.
c) Handling operational permit- Those who have an Import and Handling license and have a shipment of AN to handle will have to apply for an Operational Permit prior to handling the cargo at a Licensed port facility. Complete the permit application form and submit with the requirements specified. Permit is issued per shipment and expires after the cargo is handled within the timeframe specified.
The requirements above also applies to AN Transit cargoes within the country. Please complete the AN Handling operational permit application for assessment prior to handling Transit cargoes. Upon assessment, information on the Cargo owner and the storage will be sought prior to issuing the permit.