At 10:50 on September 21, the Ningbo Maritime Department received a report informing them of the collision that had occurred along the coast of Xiangshan, Ningbo.
Watch: Video Of “Missing” Livestock Carrier Gulf 1, The Day Before It Sunk
A video clip of livestock carrier Gulf Livestock 1 the day before it sunk has gone viral online. The video shows a crew member standing as water rushes into the ship.
Why Ships Sink – 10 Major Reasons
Do you know why ships sink? Check out ten main reasons which can lead to sinking and capsizing of these massive floating structures.
Watch: Iranian Cargo Ship Shabahang Sinks In European Waters
Iranian cargo ship Shabahang that was on its way to Russia with over 1000 tons of cargo onboard has completely sunk. The ship’s personnel were rescued and taken to Baku.
Real Life Accident: Unsafe Cargo + Unsafe Anchorage = Lost Ship
Unsafe cargo and unsafe anchorage leads to sinking of a bulk carrier. More than 600 tonnes of oil leaked into the sea and took more than three months to clean up. Learn more about the accident inside.
Sinking of MV Wilhelm Gustloff- The Deadliest Maritime Disaster
MV Wilhelm Gustloff was a German ship which was sank by a soviet submarine. The accident is termed as the deadliest maritime disaster in the maritime history. More than 1500 people died in this worst peacetime maritime disaster.
What Is Deep Water Recovery?
Deep water recovery is the process of recovering a ship wreck or its belongings from the ocean floor. Also known as ship salvage, deep water recovery is an important activity which is carried out to retrieve valuables or protect marine environment.
Miracle Seafarer Survives Six Days In The Sea After Ship Sinks
A seafarer has survived six days in the open sea after the ship he was on sank in the Bali Strait. Indonesian Nahum Naibahas, 26, known as Riski, was on board the Multi Prima, which sank when it was hit by two-metre high waves on 22 November.
Why Does a Vessel Sinks?
A ship or a vessel will not sink unless and until there is some major hazard or mishap talking place on board it. Though a vessel is built as per the stringent rules and regulations of classification societies, there are still 101 ways which can make a vessel sink.