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Friday, December 2, 2022
Rogue Wave Kills Passenger on Viking’s Newest Polar Expedition Cruise Ship
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Rogue Wave Kills Passenger on Viking’s Newest Polar Expedition Cruise Ship

One person was killed and four others injured after a Viking expedition cruise ship was struck by a rogue wave off the southern tip of South America this week.

December 2, 2022
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Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Record Rogue Wave Measured Off British Columbia
Accidents

Record Rogue Wave Measured Off British Columbia

Researchers have measured what they believe to be the most extreme rogue wave ever recorded at 17.6 meters – the equivalent of a four-story building. The

February 16, 2022
Total Views: 11529

Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Bulk Carrier Crew Member Killed by Large Wave Off Nova Scotia
Accidents

Bulk Carrier Crew Member Killed by Large Wave Off Nova Scotia

A crew member of a bulk carrier has died and three others injured after their ship was hit by a large wave several hundred miles off the coast of

February 3, 2021
Total Views: 14698

Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Rogue Wave Photo
Maritime News

Study Shows Rogue Waves Are Becoming More Extreme

They are every mariner’s worst nightmare. A wave twice the height of the average sea state that seemingly comes out of nowhere. Rogue waves have been

March 20, 2019
Total Views: 282

Thursday, January 24, 2019
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Maritime News

Researchers Recreate Rogue Wave in Lab, Shedding Light on How They Form in Open Ocean

Researchers at the Universities of Oxford and Edinburgh have worked out the unique set of conditions that allow for the creation of ‘freak’ or

January 24, 2019
Total Views: 710

Thursday, August 30, 2018
This Video of a Lab Simulated Rogue Wave Will Make Your Palms Sweat
Maritime News

This Video of a Lab Simulated Rogue Wave Will Make Your Palms Sweat

It’s a sailor’s worst nightmare. A monster wave that comes out of nowhere, two to three times bigger than the others. In certain cases, waves like

August 30, 2018
Total Views: 1066

Thursday, March 9, 2017
Study Finds Massive Rogue Waves Aren’t as Rare as Previously Thought
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Study Finds Massive Rogue Waves Aren’t as Rare as Previously Thought

UM Rosenstiel scientist and colleague’s findings are critical for safe operations at sea University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric

March 9, 2017
Total Views: 132

Thursday, March 3, 2016
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Blog

Warning: Rogue Wave Ahead — Predicting the Ship Killing Waves

Rogue waves are real sea monsters. Rising many times higher than surrounding waves, they have the power to sink ships and to cripple offshore platforms.

March 3, 2016
Total Views: 178

Thursday, August 14, 2014
Passenger Ferry Slammed By Rogue Wave
Maritime News

Passenger Ferry Slammed By Rogue Wave

A passenger ferry became disabled Wednesday off Massachusetts reportedly after being hit by a rogue

August 14, 2014
Total Views: 161

Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Large Wave Injures Three Aboard Cargo Ship
Maritime News

Large Wave Injures Three Aboard Cargo Ship

Three crewmembers from a 587-foot cargo ship were injured Sunday afternoon after the vessel was reportedly struck by a large wave about 500 miles south of

April 22, 2014
Total Views: 79
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