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Safe Carriage of Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide (MEKP) in Containers
Members should be aware that a report published by the Danish Maritime Accident Investigation Board into the circumstances of a serious fire on container vessel “Charlotte Maersk” during 2010 has drawn attention to the potential dangers of carrying MEKP.
The report outlines several instances of fires involving MEKP carried in containers both in shore facilities and onboard vessels.
MEKP UN is a strong oxidising agent and as such is designated IMDG Class 5.2. Like other such materials, e.g. Calcium Hypochlorite, it can be subject to a strong exothermic reaction which may lead to spontaneous combustion.
Although serious, the consequences of this fire may have been much worse if it was not for the strong initial fire fighting response from the vessel crew and the support of shore fire fighters during the later stages of the incident.
Maersk Line has implemented stringent procedures for the carriage of this product, including checks on shippers and carriage only within reefer containers set at 10°C.
For a copy of the report please click here.
