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Fanning the Flames: Panel Discussion on Maritime Safety at Cargo Insurance London 2025


by Mike Wisekal and Mark Ross

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Jensen Hughes' Senior Investigators Mike Wisekal and Mark Ross took the stage at Cargo Insurance London 2025, presenting a compelling panel discussion titled “Fanning the Flames – What’s in the Box?”

In this insightful discussion, Technical Directors Mike and Mark explore the critical issue of container fires at sea, diving into the dangers of cargo misdeclaration and the complex challenges faced by fire investigators.

Watch the full recording of the panel discussion here

Mike Wisekal

Mike Wisekal

Mike has worked in the fire industry since 1997, serving nearly 18 years in the Fire Service. His fire service career included fulfilling various roles from operational firefighter to Incident Commander. Part of his operational training…

Mark Ross

Mark Ross

Mark Ross is a Senior Forensic Investigator with an MSc in Fire Investigation, specialising in fire and explosions, shipping and marine fires, personal injury, electrical failures and fire related crime and fraud investigations. Prior to…

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