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Bigger container ships need better fire precautions

The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) calls for stronger fire safety measures on container vessels. The call comes in the wake of more fires being reported and as ships grow bigger and bigger.
Photo: Jacob Guldager/Leth Agencies/Twitter.com/Jacob73901808
Photo: Jacob Guldager/Leth Agencies/Twitter.com/Jacob73901808
by DANIEL LOGAN

There is a need for better fire-fighting on container ships, as the vessels grow larger and larger, says IUMI, the International Union of Marine Insurance.

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