When Cargo Containers Shift — Ships Flip in Heavy Seas
About this video
Discover how cargo ship stability is compromised when stacked containers slide during routine maneuvers. Learn about the forces like center of gravity and metacentric height that determine a ship's tipping point, and see how minor lists can lead to catastrophic chain reactions. Chapters: 00:00 Unstoppable Mass 00:13 Stability vs Height 00:29 Millimeter Precision
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