In its Shipping and Safety Review for 2019, Allianz provided an overview of the top ten largest ships lost in 2018. The report notes that Asia and Middle East accounted for most of the disasters. The largest ship lost in 2018 was the explosion and sinking of the Iranian tanker ‘Sanchi’ off Shanghai in the very first days of the year.
Highlights
- Six of the largest vessels lost occurred in Asia and Middle East
- Foundered was the cause of loss for five of the 10 largest vessels lost
- Sanchi was the...
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