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Coal cargoes: Avoiding explosion and self-heating | Gard's Insights

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Despite its contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, global coal consumption climbed to an all-time high in 2022 and is on track for a record-breaking 2023 and 2024. In this article, we focus on the safety measures needed to reduce the risk of fire and explosion when dealing with coal cargoes.

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