Transporting cars across the sea on Ro-Ro (Roll-on/Roll-off), Ro-Lo (Roll-on/Lift-off) vessels or ferries looks simple: vehicles drive aboard, get secured, and the ship sails away. But behind this smooth picture hides a serious risk – fire.
On September 18, the Tanzania-flagged general cargo ship Rapid ran aground near the rocky area known as Pink Rocks, off Kefken in northwestern Turkey.
The port of Amsterdam recently welcomed a majestic visitor – the Peruvian Navy’s BAP Unión, the largest sailing ship in South America and the third largest tall ship in the world.
Moving massive machinery – whether it’s a forklift, a generator, or oversized mechanical components – from ship to shore (or vice versa) is one of the most demanding tasks in the maritime industry.
🚢 The U.S. military has confirmed a second strike on a Venezuelan boat in international waters, which officials say was carrying narcotics. Three suspected traffickers were killed in the attack.
🌊✨ Some ships are simply too important (culturally, technically, or emotionally) to be broken up for scrap. Across the world, conservation teams, naval architects and museum curators breathe new life into these vessels, transforming corroded hulls and tired decks into immersive time capsules.
When we picture a ship at sea, we imagine a solid, invincible giant slicing through the waves. But even the most advanced vessels aren’t immune to hull breaches. Whether it’s a rusty seam, an unexpected collision, or a design flaw, when water starts rushing in, the crew has only moments to react.