In this post, we’re taking a look back at some of the worst container shipping disasters in modern history. Keep in mind this list is not a comprehensive list of container shipping...

All ships are vulnerable to problems from weather conditions, faulty design or human error. Some of the disasters below occurred during periods of conflict, although their losses were unrelated …

Ship disasters emphasize the critical need for enhanced environmental regulations and emergency response mechanisms in global shipping. Potential environmental impacts from …

May 23, 2017 · The oil spill was declared New Zealand's worst maritime environmental disaster. The ship listed by 20 degrees and 88 containers fell into the sea. More container ships …

Jun 13, 2024 · Charleston Harbor witnessed a dramatic maritime mishap on June 5, 2024, as the MSC Michigan VII, a massive container ship, lost control of its propulsion system, causing …

Dec 9, 2024 · Disasters such as oil spills, shipwrecks and container losses disrupt trade and cause significant ecological damage. A significant explosion occurred aboard the Hanjin …

Nov 27, 2023 · Despite the large number of containers shipped, accidents are relatively rare, with the best estimates saying a that less than 1,500 containers are lost from ships each year on …

Jun 2, 2021 · A rise in container-ship accidents adds to the growing marine plastic pollution problem and poses risks to ocean health, wildlife and mariners.

Sep 29, 2018 · In this post, we’re taking a look back at some of the worst container shipping disasters in modern history. The Hanjin Pennsylvania was less than a year out of the shipyard …

Mar 31, 2023 · Considered one of the worst marine ecological shipping disasters and the world’s worst spill of nurdles (plastic pellets used in manufacturing), the X-Press Pearl container ship …