Ore carrier Stellar Daisy vanishes in South Atlantic

Could liquefaction have been a factor?

From the above: “If liquefaction of a solid bulk cargo occurs, it can cause the vessel to list and occasionally capsize [18]. During this study it has been found that, from 1988 to 2015, there have been 24 suspected liquefaction incidents reported, which resulted in 164 casualties and the loss of 18 vessels.”

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