Modern ocean liners in their characteristics compare favorably with those sailing ships that plowed the sea several centuries ago. It would seem that current technologies should provide ships with high survivability and unsinkability. However, even now sea-going vessels are sinking from time to time. The causes of sea disasters can be very different.
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Modern ships are equipped with the most advanced navigation systems. The materials from which the ship hulls are made are distinguished by their high strength, resistance to wear and damage. But from time to time in the press there are sad reports about the death of ships. These troubles happened at sea many centuries ago, it is impossible to completely exclude sea disasters in the 21st century.
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The most common reason for disasters occurring with ships is the crew's dismissive attitude to the rules of navigation. Experienced sailors know that the safest place for a ship is on land. In the sea or ocean, the ship is always in wait for numerous troubles. Swimming near the coastal strip is especially dangerous. It is here that strong currents, shoals and rocks are most often encountered, which can damage the vessel.
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Indeed, very often the ship gets fatal damage when it hits an obstacle at full speed. The hull plating is strong enough, but it also has a tensile strength. If the vessel receives a serious breach, water begins to flow into the hold, which fills the compartments. For this reason, the ship loses stability and may well capsize.
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To reduce the likelihood of flooding, they try to divide the interior of modern ships into sealed compartments, inside which powerful pumps are installed that can pump out water. The worst is when the hole is so large that the pumps cannot handle the load. It is almost impossible to repair a large hole in the skin at sea. The crew can only rely on life-saving equipment.
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Any ship is designed so that it has a certain margin of safety and buoyancy. If a damaged ship finds itself in the ocean under conditions of strong waves or even a real storm, the chances of the ship staying afloat are reduced. In conditions of powerful waves, some vessels with a narrow and long hull may well break in half. The result is the inevitable submersion of the ship under water.
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Another reason for the sinking of the ship is improperly placed and carelessly secured cargo. During a storm, the contents of the hold may well move to the side, which often leads to a strong heel. If the load on one of the sides becomes critical, the ship is capable of capsizing and even turning upside down, after which the ship can sink.
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It is impossible to fully guarantee safety when a ship moves through water spaces. But it is possible to reduce the likelihood of a tragedy if you strictly follow all the rules for navigating ships developed by many generations of sailors, and pay utmost attention to the changing conditions in which sailing takes place.
