Research and analysis

Safety lessons: dangers of hazardous cargo and enclosed spaces on ships

A safety message to the shipping industry to raise awareness of the dangers of hazardous cargo, enclosed spaces and to improve the safety of crew in such spaces.

• From: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
• Published: 18 January 2008

Documents

MAIB accident flyer issued September 2008

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Details

This summary concerns the death by asphyxiation of 2 crew members on board the general cargo vessel Sava Lake during the transportation of ferrous metal turnings.

The information been prepared for the:

• shipping industry

Related publication

An investigation report has also been produced for this accident.

Published 18 January 2008