Scrap metal cargoes: an underestimated risk

The carriage of scrap is a lucrative business. Nevertheless, every year a number of scrap metal related claims are reported. Hazardous materials can be present in the cargo, which can ignite or explode, causing damage to the vessel and environmental damages, as well as personal injury or even death.

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