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Fire remains major risk, warns TT Club

[ March 6, 2025   //   ]

TT Club is warning cargo handling and terminals operators that fire remains a major cause of damage and losses to port and terminal equipment.  The insurance specialist’s analysis of a ten-year claims history shows that of the near 1,600 fire-related claims it has received over that period, 19% have involved this equipment, a percentage has remained consistent over the years.

TT Club also commends the recently published white paper by the Port Equipment Manufacturing Association (PEMA]), Fire Detection and Suppression Systems for Mobile Port Equipment. This includes comprehensive in its coverage of fire safety measures and particularly emphases importance of regular maintenance, risk assessments and regulations.

PEMA-IP28-Fire-Detection-Suppression-Systems.pdf

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