One Swiss marine biologist estimates the number of containers floating around the world’s seas at 12,000 at least. This number is alarming since these large UFOs (“Unidentified Floating Objects”) pose a significant risk to smaller ocean-going vessels such as yachts and fishing boats.

Containers falling from mega oceangoing boxships will often sink almost immediately after touching the sea surface. Some have claimed that containers may lurk wholly below the sea surface. This is...

2024年4月9日 · Every year, thousands of shipping containers end up in the ocean. These massive containers, used to transport goods across the world, have a curious property—they can either float or sink. Let’s dive into the fascinating world of shipping containers and find out if they float or sink when they end up in the ocean.

Currently, around 12,000 shipping containers are floating at sea, which poses a major safety and environmental threat. These large objects pose an enormous risk to smaller vessels, as they may contain hazardous cargo.

Although containers laden with lightweight, low density and buoyant cargoes can float for years, containers falling from mega boxships will often sink almost immediately after touching the sea surface. Reefer containers are naturally tighter by nature for securing the correct airflow and atmosphere when carrying temperature sensitive cargoes.

2022年1月12日 · Why do containers fall off ships? The World Shipping Council (WSC) reported that an average of 1,382 containers were lost at sea between 2018 and 2019.

Research indicates that containers with lightweight cargoes can float for years. Shippers use rigorous practices to prevent containers from getting lost at sea. These practices include proper declaration of cargo weight, safe stowage and securing techniques, and …

2024年9月15日 · When containers fall overboard, they often sink or float just beneath the water’s surface, becoming dangerous obstacles for smaller vessels and potential environmental hazards. Lost containers can drift for months, leaking harmful substances, or contribute to the ocean’s ever-growing plastic pollution.

2022年3月20日 · According to the estimates of marine biologists, there are around 12,000 containers floating around the world’s seas. The number is quite alarming and the unidentified floating objects pose a significant threat to the relatively smaller ocean-going vessels like fishing boats and yachts.

When containers are lost at sea, they may occasionally remain afloat if their buoyancy outweighs the gravitational forces pulling them downward. These floating objects, often mistaken for unidentified floating objects (UFOs) by yacht captains, represent a …