SHIP LOST HER PROPELLER : Dramatic Rescue of 63,000-Ton Vessel Near Bermuda

Introduction In a high-stakes maritime operation that tested the mettle of salvage experts, a fully loaded vessel weighing a staggering 63,000 tons found itself in dire straits 150 miles east of the Bermuda Islands. A vessel carrying such a massive cargo capacity is a formidable sight on the ocean, and it encountered a perilous predicament when it suffered a critical crack in its rear axle, ultimately losing its propeller in the tumultuous waters of the Atlantic Ocean. This article chronicles the daring and successful efforts to rescue this colossal ship. A Navigational Nightmare The vessel, with a deadweight tonnage (DWT) of 63,000 tons, was navigating the formidable Atlantic Ocean when disaster struck. The vessel's journey was fraught with challenges, and the situation took a treacherous turn as it suffered a significant crack in its rear axle. The loss of its propeller compounded the crisis, leaving the vessel stranded and at the mercy of the t...