CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

A closer look at accident findings

14 years ago

When we at the European Shippers Council read the analysis of the MAIB report on the structural failure of the MSC Napoli, we came across some important additional findings that have been undeservedly neglected in the current container weight debate.

One accident report for the MSC Napoli concluded that had the cargo been well secured, it would have presented no greater danger to the ship than if the containers were properly declared. Credit: Gary Tanner

When we at the European Shippers Council read the analysis of the MAIB report on the structural failure of the MSC Napoli, we came across some important additional findings that have been undeservedly neglected in the current container weight debate.