West P&I Club has noted a concerning rise in incidents involving vessels undergoing in-transit cargo fumigation leading to the accidental exposure of crew members to phosphine gas (PH3), a colourless and odourless fumigant used during the process.
In-transit cargo fumigationThe Club has identified the primary causes of gas entry into vessel accommodation and working spaces. Deficiencies in the ventilation systems within these areas have allowed gas infiltration due to a failure...
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