EMSA created an infographic analyzing the operation of Ro-ROs. In this infographic EMSA notes that from 2011 until 2018 3236 accidents regarding Ro-Ros have been reported, of which 25% are fire related.
In fact, there are three main types of accidents that have taken place in Ro-Ros:
- Fire related – 25%;
- Collisions – 19%;
- Loss of control – 16%
When analyzing the causes of these, EMSA noted that they occur because of incorrect executions such as mooring, navigation and watchkeeping. Moreover,...
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