Marine accidents do not occur as frequently as road accidents but when they do, it is not easy to contain them or save lives due to factors like deep oceans and long distances involved. One such unfortunate incident occurred recently on Jan 6 2018 when a collision occurred between M.T. Sanchi and the Chinese freighter CF Crystal nearly 250km inside the sea from the coast of Shanghai, China.
Fortunately all crew of Crystal were safe but due to explosive fuel carried in Sanchi, it caught fire and there was no time to launch emergency procedures like lifeboats or other forms of rescue. Marine Knowledge pays homage to these sailors who lost their lives.
32 Sailors who left for their heavenly abode
The Burning Ship
A few lines in remembrance
It is one of the most daring profession
Only those can do who have an obsession
Rough waves of ocean show no compassion
The sailors have to wear them like a fashion
When the world sleeps still on the solid ground
The seafarers are deafened by the roaring sound
Sometimes the sound is of the engines, or the waves
Yet for the family, the sailor stays, earns and saves
Accidents happen yet they keep sailing with valour
It is not easy to qualify as a true dedicated sailor
The ocean is the home, the rough sea a playful friend
From morning till dawn, to the play there is no end
They complete their duty with honour to return back
To meet their families, get rejuvenated and again pack
Yet they love their jobs, it is not for those with hearts faint
It requires a dedication and determination just like a saint
Marine Knowledge Remembers Sailors of M.T. Sanchi (6 January 2018),
