What are the safety implications of fluctuations in temperature, pressure, and salinity for the use and storage of alternative fuels on ships? What are the containment requirements needed to safely manage these fluctuations?

Background

The decarbonisation of the UK maritime industry shall require the use of novel technologies and chemicals that may pose a risk to the lives of seafarers and the health of marine ecosystems. As regulators, we have a responsibility to ensure that the risk to the environment and human life is minimised.

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