Mystery of the cargo ships that sink when their cargo suddenly liquefies

Thu, 08/30/2018 - 10:17 — helmsman

Mystery of the cargo ships that sink when their cargo suddenly liquefies
August 29, 2018

Think of a dangerous cargo and toxic waste or explosives might come to mind. But granular cargoes such as crushed ore and mineral sands are responsible for the loss of numerous ships every year. On average, ten "solid bulk cargo" carriers have been lost at sea each year for the last decade.