While it might look like a recent encounter, the video is actually over a decade old and is often cited as a textbook example ofparametric rolling—a dangerous phenomenon that can cause ships to roll uncontrollably in head and following waves.
According to the uploader, the vessel pitches at angles reaching 45 degrees, with its draft fluctuating from approximately 10.2 to 13.8 meters in seconds. The ship, believed to be the MVOOCL Brisbane, was filmed in 2009 as it headed outbound from Geelong, Australia.
The footage reminds us of the risks that large containerships face at sea and offers a striking visual of why parametric rolling is a critical topic in maritime safety.
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