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As the old saying goes, “A ship is safest in harbour, but that’s not what she was built for.”

Ships are designed to be seaworthy, to navigate the vastness of the open ocean. Yet, the ocean can turn treacherous, presenting challenges that test even the most advanced vessels.

Hurricanes are nature’s most powerful storms at sea. They bring ferocious winds, towering waves, and torrential rain. For any mariner, encountering a hurricane is a nightmare scenario....

https://www.marineinsight.com/videos/watch-how-do-massive-ships-survive-powerful-hurricanes/

You’ve seen the Titanic where the captain supposedly locked himself in the Wheelhouse and went down with the ship.

But did that really happen?

No one knows for sure since his body was never recovered.

Legally and morally a captain isn’t required to go down with the ship.

The true obligation is to ensure everyone’s safety and be the last to leave.

In the infamous Costa Concordia case, the captain faced legal trouble not for the accident but for abandoning the ship without ensuring passenger safety.

Ano...

https://www.marineinsight.com/videos/video-do-captains-go-down-with-their-sinking-ships/

A tug, or tugboat plays a crucial role in maritime operations. Even with its small size, a tug can tow ships 500 times bigger.

Our exploration of this tiny vessel begins with understanding the fundamental importance of tugboats in the maritime industry.

Tugboats are not just about towing; they’re essential for mega-ships, providing crucial services like salvaging ships in distress, and even acting as an icebreaker in a frozen sea. 

They can also have firefighting accessories to provide...

https://www.marineinsight.com/videos/watch-how-a-small-tugboat-tows-mega-ships/

Canopee is the world’s 1st hybrid propulsion commercial cargo ship. It reached Florida’s Port Canaveral on September 2, 2024, for its first U.S. Port Call.

It is equipped with 4 wing sails and transports components for the European Space Agency.

The ship came from France and stopped in Bremen, Germany on August 22, 2024. She was coming to the U.S to deliver the European Service Module or ESM-3 which will go on the NASA SLS Artemis-III mission to the...

https://www.marineinsight.com/videos/video-worlds-1st-hybrid-propulsion-commerical-cargo-ship-makes-first-u-s-port-call/

Seven people were saved and 21 have gone missing after a migrant shipwreck off the shores of the Italian Island of Lampedusa, per media reports and U.N Officials.

Those who survived are Syrian Nationals who said that 3 children are among those missing.

The 7 people were saved by the Coast Guard and they informed that they were sailing on a boat which began its journey from Libya a few days ago with 28 people.

The Central Mediterranean region is one of the...

https://www.marineinsight.com/videos/watch-rescue-operation-after-immigrant-shipwreck-off-italian-island-of-lampedusa/

You must have heard of the Panama Canal, a marvel of engineering that revolutionised travel by significantly reducing the time it takes to ship goods around South America. But before this shortcut existed, sailors had to brave a much more treacherous route: the Drake Passage.

The Drake Passage, a 620-mile body of water separating Cape Horn, Chile from Antarctica, is as legendary as perilous. Imagine the distance between London and Berlin condensed into a churning seaway where the Pacific and...

https://www.marineinsight.com/videos/video-the-most-treacherous-sea-passage-in-the-world/

Bulk carriers are an essential part of an economy as each ship can carry an immense amount of cargo. A capesize bulk carrier that is the largest bulk carrier can alone transport 2 to 4 million tonnes of cargo.  

These vessels are designed to transport large quantities of dry, unpackaged cargo, such as raw materials, grains, chemicals, commodities etc. 

Bulk cargo includes iron ore, coal and grains, cereal, salt, aluminium, copper ore, sulfur etc. Many of these are used to make items which we use...

https://www.marineinsight.com/videos/watch-working-of-bulk-carrier-ships/

Check out this viral video showing a pilot boarding a moving ship in extreme winter conditions. The footage was supposedly shot by a drone near the coast of Hailuoto in Finland.

The video captures the thrilling moment a ship pilot boards a moving vessel. This isn’t just any ordinary ship boarding—it’s an adrenaline-fueled feat of precision and timing.

Ice 20 inches thick surrounded the 190-metre-long ship, the Tavastland, as it travelled through the shipping route while on its way to Finland’s...

https://www.marineinsight.com/videos/watch-a-daring-pilot-boarding-moving-cargo-ship/

Do you know what happens when a ship meets with an accident and capsizes or sinks? How the ship is recovered after such an incident?

Today, we will dive into the fascinating world of ship salvage operations.

With all its mystery, the ocean can throw some curveballs at ships, and when things get critical, it’s nothing short of extraordinary to bring these vessels back from the depths. 

But before we get into the nitty-gritty, let’s break down what ship salvage is all about.

Salvage is a heroic...

https://www.marineinsight.com/videos/watch-understanding-ship-salvage-operations/

Do you know how massive offshore oil rigs float and extract oil from beneath the seabed?

Offshore Oil rigs or platforms are structures constructed for oil drilling and extraction. An oil rig is buoyant and can float like a ship.

The oil rigs have large mono-hulls and are fully equipped with processing facilities. Incredibly, oil rigs can stay afloat in one place for a prolonged time. Some oil rigs are fully functional, but some can store extracted oil and gas. 

In deep waters, up to 1700 feet,...

https://www.marineinsight.com/videos/watch-how-do-offshore-oil-platforms-function/