08/19/2026
This is every offshore captain's worst nightmare!
A heavy towline snaps during a post-storm swell and a massive unmanned construction barge with 2 cranes goes adrift - right across the AHTS vessel's course.
In seconds, the supply vessel has to execute a full-power emergency evasive maneuver to starboard, heeling into the turn with a curved foam wake, narrowly avoiding a catastrophic collision.
One wire. Zero second chances. This is why offshore towing is called the most dangerous job at sea.
What would you do in this situation? Full astern or hard to starboard?
🎥 AI Simulation - Concept Visual.
Based on real offshore towing procedures.