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Ro-ro operator Grimaldi is calling for tighter controls on goods travelling by sea following a second containership fire in as many months.

The 1998-built Grande Europa was hit by a double blaze on Wednesday night, the first breaking out at 12.15am and a second, several decks ...

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  • Gary Ferrulli

    May 17, 2019 at 4:12 pm

    Sorry, the headline says another container ship fire, Grimaldi runs ro-ro’s not
    container ships. It’s their second fire in a few weeks.

    • Gavin van Marle

      May 20, 2019 at 7:39 am

      Thanks for the spot Gary; the headline has been amended.
      Kind regards,
      Gavin

  • Gary Ferrulli

    May 17, 2019 at 4:15 pm

    The headline is incorrect, Grimaldi operates ro-ro’s not container ships. Content of
    article says that, headline doesn’t.

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