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    Default Re: Crew forced to abandon container ship as it tips over in dramatic Liverpool2 scenes

    I sailed in the first Panamax containerships with OCL. They were definitely stabilised. I believe it was a requirement for insurance purposes as the boxes on deck were only secured with twist-locks on the corners. Throughout trips Europe to Far East via the cape - trans-Pacific, trans Indian Ocean and trans-Atlantic they hardly seemed to move in a seaway. Once Europe bound through the Bay of Biscay the coffee mug on my desk slid lightly - a rare phenomenon. Looking out of the cabin window we were steaming through a heavy gale...and noticing other ships hove-to.
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    Default Re: Crew forced to abandon container ship as it tips over in dramatic Liverpool2 scenes

    Hi All ... It is a rare occasion that we hear about the Box-ships ( I am loathe to use the word boats when referring to ships ) getting into trouble , is it not ? So maybe John S Martin has the reason why above ... thanks John for reassuring me , some what , with your explanation re. insurance requirements.

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    Stability ,Gladstone CPR Berth, Empress of Canada capsized in dock due to water from fire fighting not escaping from upper decks. The Berths blocked about 2 years. How would the mobile floating apartment blocks fare with a fire in the upper structure re stability .J.Bannon

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