Container fires remain a challenge for the shipping industry, raising questions about why they recur and how they can be prevented. Britannia P&I’s next free loss prevention webinar will examine what previous incidents reveal about the risks and where further action is needed.
‘Container Fires: A Continued Industry Menace’ takes place on Wednesday 2 December at 9am GMT, bringing together experts from P&I insurance, container ship operations, shipmanagement and marine fire response and investigation.
The speakers will examine current trends and common causes, alongside practical measures to prevent fires and the challenges of fighting them when they break out. Drawing on their experience, they will discuss lessons from previous incidents and how these can help crews and shore teams prepare.
The discussion will also consider wider industry efforts to address the problem, exploring where progress is being made and what further action is needed.
Taking part are Charles Chong, Associate Director, Loss Prevention at Britannia P&I; Capt. Mikkel Hinsch Jensen, Head of Nautical at Maersk; Capt. Swapnodeep Mondal (Swapan) of Anglo-Eastern, Second Chairman of the Container Ship Safety Forum; and Paul Coates, Marine Fire and Hazmat Consultant at Waves Group.
The session will give Members, seafarers, shipowners, managers and charterers, as well as other parties involved in container shipping, an opportunity to hear from specialists dealing with the issue and consider how lessons from past incidents can inform their own operations.
The webinar is open to all. To register click here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/82473726891297114?source=MailChimp+invitation