Five of the Deadliest Shipyard Accidents Since 2000 and What the Industry Can Learn
6, October 2026
From a giant gantry crane collapse in Shanghai to catastrophic flooding in Dubai and a fatal repair-vessel fire in Qingdao, major shipyard disasters over the past quarter-century reveal a recurring weakness: some of the highest risks emerge when normal operating conditions are replaced by installation, maintenance, repair or temporary arrangements.
