Containers carry a vast array of different goods, from consumer good such as shoes and electronic devices, to chemicals and other raw materials. The largest container ships can carry more than 24,000 containers.

Containers lost overboard can be a serious hazard to navigation and safety at sea in general, in particular to recreational sailing vessels, fishing vessels and other small craft, as well as to the marine environment. The work of the Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) on detection of lost freight containers at sea is also relevant to the Organization's work on addressing marine litter.

 

  

 

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