ABSTRACT
It Is rare for a ship to be the targ e t of an arsonist . However , the Scandinavian Star, a 10 ,S13-ton ferry capable of carrying up to 810 passengers , was wrecked by a de llberately-started fire. This horrifying Incident made headline news around the world , a nd led to the tlghtenlng ·up of International security and safety regul at ions for passenger ships.
