EMSA: 25% of accidents on Ro-Ros are fire related

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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