The explosion aboard the YM Mobility at Ningbo last year was caused by thermal runaway in a container of tert-butyl perbenzoate (TBPB), a hazardous organic peroxide. Packed in an unplugged reefer box, the cargo overheated in summer temperatures, leading to combustion and a violent explosion. The incident underscores the dangers of improper handling of self-heating chemicals and highlights the need for stricter safety protocols in transporting hazardous materials.

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