Danish shipping giant Maersk has implemented a new set of guidelines across its entire fleet, aimed at reducing risk when transporting hazardous cargoes. The Risk Based Dangerous Goods Stowage principles were created after a fire broke out on the Maersk Honam in March, killing five crew members. In an effort to reduce risk, all ships are now required to carry two containers with each cargo shipment.
Danish shipping giant Maersk has implemented a new set of guidelines across its entire fleet, aimed at reducing risk when transporting hazardous cargoes. The Risk Based Dangerous Goods Stowage principles were created after a fire broke out on the Maersk Honam in March, killing five crew members. Maersk and the American Bureau of Shipping have called on industry stakeholders to carry out a comprehensive Hazard Identification study to validate the guidelines, which have been presented to the International Maritime Organisation.