Ships are getting bigger. That's making incidents like the Baltimore bridge collapse more complicated.

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Incidents like the Baltimore bridge collapse are "very rare," a marine risk expert told BI. But growing vessel sizes in recent decades have made shipping mishaps harder to handle. Still, data from marine risk consultants shows that cargo ship safety is improving. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . You can opt-out at any time. Advertisement Don't jump to conclusions about the dangers of cargo ships after the dramatic destruction of a Baltimore bridge, a marine risk expert says. The cargo shipping industry is actually getting more safe overall, data shows. But the sheer size of the vessels in recent decades has made "very rare" mishaps — like the collision that caused the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore to collapse — more catastrophic and "complicated" to handle, Capt. Rahul Khanna, the global head of marine risk consulting for Allianz, told Business Insider. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in .