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 Maersk Line 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.
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.