Transflot calls explosives allegations 'fake news'

The owner of a general cargoship held in South Africa has called allegations of illegal explosives on board "fake news."

South African media reported that the 4,600-dwt Lada (built 2000) was held in Port Elizabeth after "weapons and explosives" were said to have been found at the port of Ngqura.

Owner Transflot told TradeWinds it was carrying "absolutely legal cargo" covered by the IMO 1.1