Of increasing concern

Ian Barr, of the London P&I Club, summarises some of the recent concerns to Club members

Promoting safe chemicals carriage

Calcium hypochlorite is a chemical in widespread use throughout the world. It is most commonly used in the treatment and purification of water, but it has some inherent properties that can make it extremely dangerous. If it becomes too hot, or contaminated with impurities, a reaction may start leading to fire or explosion.