Clay liquefaction: a sticky risk to bulk cargo safety

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Heavy listing issues on a general cargo ship off the coast of Malaysia highlighted the risks of clay liquefaction affecting bulk cargo safety. The incident involved the rescue of the crew after a distress signal was sent amidst instability concerns.

In early December 2025, local media and the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) reported on a general cargo ship M/V KAYO whose crew were rescued after the vessel sent out a distress signal off Malaysia’s east coast in the South China Sea. The vessel was experiencing heavy listing, with the risk of possible loss of ...