Disasters at Sea

When massive bulk carrier MV Derbyshire is swallowed up by a typhoon, the crew's grieving families form their own investigation.

On February 11, 1983, the 'SS Marine Electric' sank off the coast of Virginia during a storm. 31 people died. Could the disaster have been prevented?

In 2004, the MV Rocknes ran into shallow waters in Norway and capsized. Eighteen of the 30 crew members died in the incident. The documentary examines the causes of this accident.

In 2007, the cruise ship MV Explorer, built in 1969 for polar voyages, encounters an ice field in Antarctica. A few hours later, it sinks. All people on board are rescued.

In 2008, the Alaska Ranger sank in the Bering Sea. The dramatic rescue of the 47-member crew followed. Investigations revealed serious deficiencies on the fishing vessel.