Published
Nov 30, 2025 9:07 PM by
The Maritime Executive
Scrap metal is among the most notorious cargoes for fire risk, not because of its inherent properties but because it is often contaminated with flammable debris and ready-made sources of ignition, like damaged lithium-ion batteries. A recent blaze at the port of Hull, UK illustrated the continuing danger to shipping, port facilities and public health from scrap-related fires.
On June 27, 2025, the freighter Altay was alongside a scrap yard at Albert Dock in Hull, England to take on...
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