Research and analysis

Timber deck cargo safety study

Study of accidents involving timber deck cargoes reported to MAIB between 2001 and 2002.

• From: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
• Published: 1 August 2003

Documents

Timber deck cargo safety study

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Details

This study examines common factors in accidents involving timber deck cargoes. It followed a spate of accidents where this was a common factor. Eight separate cases are examined to determine common factors and safety recommendations are made.

Published 1 August 2003