- EMSA commissioned the Danish Institute of Fire and Security Technology.
- Recommendations from the report could lead to changes in SOLAS regulations.
- Identified 17 potential measures to enhance fire safety on container ships.
European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) commissioned the Danish Institute of Fire and Security Technology (DBI) to address the rising incidents of fires on container ships, reports Insurance Maritime News.
Collaborators included Bureau Veritas BV, RISE, the University of Southern Denmark, and Odense Maritime Technology.
Findings
Container ship fires have doubled over the past 20 years.
Existing IMO rules and guidelines are deemed inadequate.
CARGOSAFE Project Report
They Identified 17 potential measures to enhance fire safety on container ships.
Expert scrutiny confirmed it met Formal Safety Assessment (FSA) standards.
IMO Deliberations
The report’s recommendations serve as the foundation for discussions at the IMO’s Subcommittee on Ship Systems and Equipment.
Subcommittee meeting held from March 4th to 8th.
Future Implications
Recommendations from the report could lead to changes in SOLAS regulations.
Acknowledgment of the lengthy process for regulatory changes underscores the significance of reaching this stage.
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Source: Insurance Maritime News
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