The UK P&I Club has recommended shipowners consider retrofitting bars across rudder tanks in order to deter stowaways from boarding vessels.
The warning comes amid the escalation of the migrant crisis in the Mediterranean, which could bring significant costs to owners.
Amanda Hastings, UK P&I claims executive, said: “In addition to conducting thorough stowaway searches in accordance with the ship’s ISPS Code-compliant security plan, and being vigilant whilst in port, additional precautions may need to be taken due to ship design.”
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