It’s that time of year again, the time when we look back at some of our favorite maritime videos posted online over the past 12 months. The list this year includes some instant classics, including what is probably the most controversial collision video we’ve ever posted and for sure the cutest video we’ve ever posted (and just about everything in between). So here are our picks for Best Maritime Videos of 2016 by category:
Best Accident Video
Winner: Capetown dry dock accident
Best Cold-Weather Video
Winner: Ice covered ship arrives in Duluth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WMDw3ncytY
Best ‘At Work’ Video
Winner: Pioneering Spirits removes Yme topsides in North Sea
Best Collision Video
Winner: Washington State Ferry vs. clueless boater
Best Darwin Award Video
Winner: Dumbass jet skier nearly swallowed by ship
Most Adorable Video
Winner: Girl adorably frightened by ship’s horn
Best Cruise Ship Video
Winner: Carnival Vista destroys Italian marina
Best ‘Oh S*** Moment’ Video
Winner: Cargo ship loses load in seconds
Best Helicopter Landing Video
Winner: Insane helicopter landing during North Sea storm
Best ‘Top Gun’ Video
Best Collision Allision Video
Winner: Celebrity Infinity slams into Ketchikan dock
Best Salvage Video
Winner: Modern Express salvage by SMIT
Best Near-Miss Video
Winner: VLCC and bulk carrier nearly collide
‘Scariest Moment’ Video
Winner: Pilot ladder accident
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hj-qNLPXw5A
Best Storm Video
Winner: Storm Gertrude