Spontaneous combustion of fish meal: Factors affecting its safe maritime transport

M. J. San José; J. J. Achútegui; F. J. Sánchez; S. Mendiola

doi:10.3989/gya.1995.v46.i1.901

Spontaneous combustion of fish meal: Factors affecting its safe maritime transport

Authors

M. J. San José Dpto. de Ingeniería Química, Universidad del País Vasco
J. J. Achútegui Dpto. de Ciencias y Técnicas de la Navegación y Construcción Naval, Universidad de Cantabria
F. J. Sánchez Dpto. de Ciencias y Técnicas de la Navegación y Construcción Naval, Universidad de Cantabria
S. Mendiola Dpto. de Ciencias y Técnicas de la Navegación y Construcción Naval, Universidad de Cantabria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/gya.1995.v46.i1.901

Keywords:

Antioxidant treatment, Dangerous commodity, Fish, Meal, Spontaneous combustion, Transport

Abstract

Fish meal production characteristics and treatment are described, together with a detailed explanation of the international regulations for its maritime transport, as well as of the requirements for its stabilization to avoid its spontaneous combustion. Experience with this kind of transport, as well as Intensive research carried out over several years, has shown that the high fat content in several kinds of fish and the environmental humidity and temperature have a great influence and transform this kind of cargo into dangerous goods. Knowledge of proper stowage and cargo distribution in the holds greatly decreases the dangers during maritime transport. Good transport practice and stabilization of the meal with antioxidants together with the conclusions reached after research, make maritime transport of these cargoes safer.

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1995-02-28

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San José MJ, Achútegui JJ, Sánchez FJ, Mendiola S. Spontaneous combustion of fish meal: Factors affecting its safe maritime transport. Grasas aceites [Internet]. 1995Feb.28 [cited 2025May1];46(1):39-44. Available from: https://grasasyaceites.revistas.csic.es/index.php/grasasyaceites/article/view/901

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Issue

Vol. 46 No. 1 (1995)

Section

Technological Information

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