Chemtanker blast caused by ‘runaway polymerisation’ of styrene monomer cargo
UK Maritime Accident Investigation Board’s preliminary report says chemical ignited less than five minutes after an alarm sounded on the 43,478 dwt chemical tanker Stolt Groenland
MAIB calls for further information from other shipowners or operators about near misses in the carriage of styrene monomer, which is used to make plastic, paints and synthetic rubber