Container ships, the lifeblood of global trade, As large loads are transported from one continent to another in the calm waters of the oceans, this can sometimes be the scene of unexplained accidents.

Here we are, one of these accidents. worth $401 million We tell the story of a cargo sinking into the depths of the sea and other accidents that disrupted the industry.

When it comes to these accidents, few have left such a mark on the maritime world as MOL Comfort.

MOL Comfort was not just a container ship, It was the Godzilla of container ships. Why do we say that? Because even the dead weight of the ship, which extends over 314 meters, 41,101 kilograms.

MOL Comfort was equipped with the latest technology and was staffed by competent crew. in July 2013 ship sailing in the Indian Ocean It was carrying more than 4,000 containers when it suddenly encountered a terrible storm.

Despite the latest technology and technical design, the pure power of nature It was too much for the ship. The relentless onslaught of the wind and the rising waves of the ocean damaged the ship’s enormous hull. split it in two.

The entire crew was able to leave the ship quickly and safely.

Both halves of the ship remained at sea for some time before sinking. That day, 4,293 containers were lost and cost insurers between $300 million and $400 million in losses. MOL Comfort disaster, It led to a reevaluation of ship design practices and maritime safety standards.

A few months after the disaster Japanese MOL company, He filed a lawsuit against the ship’s builders, demanding damages and claiming that the disaster was caused by design flaws.

But MOL Comfort is not the only maritime disaster that has caused losses for insurers.

In November 2020, A huge container ship of 350 meters AN Apus was traveling from Yantian, China, to Long Beach, California, when he suddenly encountered a storm. However, this enormous ship had to contend with strong winds and waves for hours. He refused to let go of his burden.

Despite everything, the ship lost 1,816 containers in the deep waters of the ocean. This is about More than $90 million in damage It costs.

But that is not everything; ship, structural damage or without crew loss Although he was able to continue on his way, repair work was carried out to prevent a recurrence of the accident.

ONE Apus repair costs, together with compensation for lost cargo, will be paid to the insurers. It cost over 200 million dollars.

Another container ship disaster that shook the maritime world is the Ever Give. We are sure you are familiar with this incident.

Built in 2008 by Embare Shipbuilding Company Container ship once given One of the largest and longest ships in the world.

Even dead weight 200,000 ton container ship, suddenly at the Suez Canal, one of the busiest shipping routes in the world. for 6 days It became a hot topic when it came to a standstill.

Everything happens on March 23, 2021, poor visibility conditions and strong winds It started with him blowing the Ever Give off course. Weather conditions caused the ship to run aground, destroying one of the world’s most used shipping lanes. to close the narrow passage causes.

For days, tugboats and rescue teams did everything they could to save the situation. However Once given stuck and seriously disrupted world trade.

The Ever Seen disaster not only caused hundreds of ships to stop.

There are 10 billion worth of goods stuck on ships The entire shipping industry has witnessed a financial standstill like never before.

While ships await the canal’s reopening, businesses; due to additional costs associated with late delivery or diversion, hundreds of millions of dollars in losses stopped by. That the information will eventually come out The Suez Canal lasted for days. An intensive investigation was launched.

This phenomenon is especially important in the maritime industry. management of shipping routes and raised serious questions about its safety.

No matter how much technology advances, Lessons we can learn from the power of nature and steps will always have to be taken. So what do you think?

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