Ship fire in Hull dock likely caused by battery, report finds

An investigation by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) found that "the scrap cargo contained hazardous impurities, including batteries, oil drums, and oily residues, which posed a fire risk".

The report added that cargo had been collected from a variety of sources and the company that handled the scrap, The Griffiths Group Limited, "expected its suppliers to screen their product to remove hazardous material such as combustibles and batteries".

The firm has ceased trading following the incident, the MAIB said.