Lessons Learned: Container Explosion While Underway

Capt. John

Transport Malta MSIU issued an investigation report on the cargo explosion onboard a container ship while underway in February 2020. The investigation established that flammable vapours had accumulated inside the container, which contained scrap metal and used car parts, resulting in an explosive atmosphere.

The Incident

Whilst Singapore, underway towards an explosion occurred in cargo hold no. 7 of the container ship. A fire party was immediately mustered by the master to assess the situation...

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