Nickel Ore: Deadliest Cargo?

Bloomberg reported nickel ore is the most dangerous cargo on dry bulk ships.

As quoted in the market news:

Liquefied nickel-ore cargoes accounted for all 44 deaths among dry-bulk sailors in the final three months of 2010, Rob Lomas, Intercargo’s secretary general, told an industry briefing in London today. A further 22 died since then. Intercargo set out guidelines today for distribution to 300 vessel owners worldwide before new international safety rules are implemented in 2015, Lomas said.

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