What are possible fire hazards in cargo spaces?
What are possible fire hazards in cargo spaces? Fixed cargo lights can cause fire or explosions on combustible cargoes such as grain, animal feed, wood chips, pulp and paper. If the light is too close to the cargo, there is a risk of ignition. Many bulk carrier/general cargo holds have fixed cargo lights, which can easily ignite combustible cargoes.
What is the most common type of fire onboard ships?
The most common causes of shipboard fire are the most obvious: maintenance burning and welding are responsible for nearly 40 per cent of all outbreaks. Smoking leads to countless fires that break out when no one expects. Lack of attention, spontaneous combustion and electrical faults are the major causes.