Technical Articles

Nov 06 2026

A Case of Mistaken Identity

Chris Kenyon-Edwards' article titled 'A Case of Mistaken Identity' explains why the risks posed by cargo mis-declaration should not be underestimated. The article was published in The Marine Insurer October edition, Issue 25, 'Global Conflict Dictating Maritime Trade'.

Nov 02 2026

Sodium Percarbonate Fires on Containerships

Following several recent containership fires involving sodium percarbonate, Dr Jim Mercurio and Dr Daniel Jackson share their insights about this cargo in the article 'Sodium Percarbonate Fires on Containerships'.

Jun 12 2026

Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles (EAPCs) Regulations

An electric bike is more than just a standard bicycle with an electric motor. Specific definitions and regulations apply to this type of vehicle. Read the full article by Dr Kenny Santos.

Feb 22 2026

Stronger February 2026 - Glass in Glazing - From Brittleness to Brilliance

James May's article on 'Glass in Glazing - From Brittleness to Brilliance' was originally published in the February 2026 edition of stronger, the ALARM journal.

Oct 24 2025

Thatch Fire Investigations

Recent Burgoynes’ thatch fire investigations, in dwellings and public houses, have been reviewed for the period September 2024 to May 2025.

Jul 03 2025

CILA Webinar: The Dark Side of Solar From Sunlight to Smoke by Ben Axelrod

Ben Axelrod, a fire investigator in our Basingstoke office delivered a webinar exploring the fundamentals of PV systems, common failure points and the fire hazards associated with these installations.

Apr 02 2025

Carriage of Direct Reduced Iron (DRI)

Daniel Jackson, a Partner in our Stevenage office, is a contributory author of a recent circular published by the International Group of P&I Clubs entitled ‘Carriage of Direct Reduced Iron (DRI)’.

Mar 27 2025

Updated IMDG Code Requirements For The Carriage of Charcoal

Jim Mercurio discusses Amendment 42-24 of the IMDG Code, relating to the carriage of charcoal.

Jan 10 2025

The Power of PC-Crash in Collision Reconstruction

At Burgoynes, we are dedicated to providing precise, science-backed collision reconstruction services. A reconstruction can be carried out through analytical or computational methods.

Dec 17 2024

Flooring Slip Resistance Management and Investigation

Flooring Slip Resistance Management and Investigation by Tom James.

Nov 18 2024

Stronger November 2024 - Hydrogen as a Fuel Source

Matthew Suddards' article on 'Hydrogen as a Fuel Source' was originally published in the November 2024 edition of stronger, the ALARM journal.

May 13 2024

Enhanced Engine Room Inspections

With the United States of America’s Coast Guard, and the People’s Republic of China’s Maritime Safety Administration, both highlighting enhanced inspections of engine rooms following the MV DALI bridge incident in Baltimore on 26 March 2024....

Dec 21 2023

Coal Cargoes: Avoiding explosion and self-heating

Last week, Neil Sanders' article 'Coal Cargoes: Avoiding explosion and self-heating' was published on Gard's website.

Dec 04 2023

Carriage of Scrap Metal - Fire and Explosion Risks

Neil Sanders' article 'Carriage of Scrap Metal - Fire and Explosion Risks' was recently published on NorthStandard's website.

Jul 24 2023

Stronger July 2023 - Lithium-ion Battery Fire Risk

Paul Christensen's article on the topic of Lithium-ion battery fire risk was originally published in the July 2023 edition of stronger, the ALARM journal.

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