Whatever the cause of the recent loss of the Vinalines Queen'', the mes sage for the industry is a stark one -greater enforcement of the regulations laid down in the IMSBC (International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargo) code is essen tial, together with effective training for shipowners and crews to deal with what can be the catastrophic effects of an unsafe cargo. The tragedy has again raised issues relating to badly managed dangerous car goes, particularly when compared with the loss of three similar vessels through cargo liquefaction just over a year ago.
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