Multi-pronged approach urged to solve hazardous cargoes problem
Suggestions range from revising the relevant codes to updating the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea to keep up with the demands of larger container vessels. However, the pressure on costs was also raised as a contributory factor to hazardous cargoes being mislabelled
From dedicated dangerous goods vessels to paying more to ensure safety, there needs to be a greater acceptance from society of a higher cost of transportation to ensure safety