How 1 Leaking Container Destroyed the X-Press Pearl

The X-Press Pearl was a state-of-the-art containership engineered for maximum efficiency and cargo density. But when a single chemical container began leaking just three months into its service, the vessel's advanced design and rigid global port bureaucracy created an unsolvable crisis. Discover how modern shipping logistics and lashing bridge structures contributed to this massive maritime disaster. If you enjoy technical engineering and shipping breakdowns, remember to subscribe for more.