Why Didn’t This Ship Sink After Crashing?

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 We’ve been listening to your feedback, and one thing came through clearly: the voice. So, we’ve made a change! Please welcome Josef Boon as the new narrator for this video: https://x.com/josefboon Let us know what you think of the new voice, and thanks again for helping us grow. ✩ SUPPORTED BY PLUS MEMBERS ✩   / casualnavigation   Thank You to all Plus members on Patreon. Your support helps keep these videos freely accessible to everyone across social media. ✩ 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 #ShipCollision #DamageStability #Bulkheads #SOLAS #MaritimeSafety #NavalArchitecture #DoubleHull #ShipDesign #FloodableLength #MarineEngineering