Ship collisions are dramatic, but most vessels don’t sink even after severe damage. This episode uncovers the secrets behind modern ship safety, including watertight bulkheads, double hulls, and the science of damage stability. Using both historical disasters and cutting-edge computer modeling, we explain how ship designers balance risk, survivability, and regulatory requirements to keep crews and cargo safe—even when disaster strikes.
?️NEW VOICE / NARRATOR
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✩ CHAPTERS ✩
00:00 – The Reality of Ship Collisions
00:34 – Bulkheads & Compartmentalization
02:49 – Trim and Stability Mechanics
05:08 – Floodable Length Curve
06:24 – SOLAS and Ship Safety
07:20 – Deterministic & Probablistic Approach
10:27 – Double Hulls and Survivability
✩ CREDITS ✩
JORDAN SK TORRES
Producer / Creative Director / Thumbnail Designer
YAN NAING SHIN
Lead Scriptwriter
RICHARD FIRTH-GODBEHERE
Script Editor
JOSEF BOON
Narrator
MUHAMMAD FAUZI ARDHI
Lead Animator
EUNICE C.
Animator
SAW NYI MIN HSET
Animator
RUBI DZIKRI
Animator
IVELISSE SUAREZ
Animatic & Editor Assistant / SFX
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