News / Cars-in-containers not the way to prevent dangerous fires on ships

Photo: Dutch coastguard

28/07/2023

Carrying cars on containerships rather than pure car and truck carriers is unlikely to reduce the risk of ship fires, according to industry experts.

Authorities on the scene of this week’s tragic Fremantle Highway fire yesterday, keen to avoid a repeat of ...

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