Container fires remain one of the most significant hazards for boxships as incidents mount
- Lloyd’s List Intelligence casualty data shows 126 container fire incidents on board boxships since 2005
- Lithium-ion batteries grab the headlines but undeclared dangerous cargo continues to threaten seafarers’ lives
- Vessel crews continue to be criminalised for incidents usually beyond their control
While more cargo is carried on containerships now than ever before, incidence of fire has not decreased in the same way other casualty causes have
