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13/08/2025
True Story: A Small Leak Sank a Whole Ferry.
In July 2025, the Indonesian ferry KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya sank after seawater rushed into its engine room. 30 were rescued. 18 confirmed dead.
One open door can cost dozens of lives.
This is why maritime safety matters.
28/02/2025
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29/11/2024
The incident. What really happened? Swipe to see.
05/09/2024
What happened with the Titanic 🛥️
On April 15, 1912, the RMS Titanic, deemed
‘unsinkable, struck an iceberg and sank into the icy Atlantic, claiming over 1,500 lives. The tragic loss reshaped maritime safety standards forever, marking one of the most famous and heartbreaking disasters in history.
27/08/2024
The deadliest incident in Maritime history –, the Sultana, 1965
On April 27, 1865, the steamboat Sultana overloaded with nearly 24,000 passengers – mostly union soldiers – exploded on the Mississippi river. With over 1800 lives lost, it became deadliest maritime incident in the US history. Tragic, and to the hopes of soldiers eager to return home.
23/08/2024
Mutiny on the Bounty incident ⬇️
On April 28, 1789, the crew of the HMS Bounty, led by First Mate Fletcher Christian, rebelled against the harsh rule of Captain William Bligh. The mutineers sought freedom on the open sea, setting Bligh and his loyalists adrift. The daring mutiny became a tale of survival, rebellion, and the quest for a new life. ⚓
21/08/2024
USS Indianapolis incidence 1945
On July 30, 1945, the USS Indianapolis was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine, leading to one of the most harrowing survival stories in naval history. Hundreds of men were left stranded in shark-infested waters for days, with over 800 lives lost. The tragedy remains a stark reminder of the sacrifices made during WWII.