1. The incident
On May 10, 2022, a serious ship rollover accident occurred in Huizhou City. At about 3 p.m. that day, a cruise ship carrying 60 passengers suddenly overturned in the sea near Huizhou City, resulting in many injuries and even deaths. After the accident, the local government immediately launched an emergency plan and launched rescue operations.
2. Rescue operations
1. Alarm and dispatch
After the accident, passengers and witnesses on the cruise ship immediately called the emergency phone to call the police. After receiving the alarm, the local Maritime Safety Administration immediately launched an emergency plan and notified the situation to relevant departments. At the same time, the Maritime Safety Administration dispatched nearby rescue ships and helicopters to the scene.
2. On-site rescue
After the rescue ships and helicopters arrived at the scene, they quickly launched rescue operations. The rescuers first surveyed the accident site and determined the location and tilt of the cruise ship. They then used lifeboats and lifebuoys to move the passengers on the cruise ship to safety. At the same time, the helicopter used a gondola to transport the injured passengers to the hospital.
3. Treatment of the injured
The injured passengers were sent to a nearby hospital for treatment. The hospital quickly organized a medical team to provide emergency treatment to the injured. At the same time, the hospital also requested support from surrounding medical institutions and notified family members to come and understand the condition of the injured.
3. Investigation into the cause of the accident
After the accident, the local government immediately set up an accident investigation team to investigate the cause of the accident. After preliminary investigation, it was found that the following points may have caused the ship to roll over:
1. Overloading of the ship
According to eyewitnesses, the number of passengers on the cruise ship obviously exceeded the ship's capacity. Carrying capacity. This causes instability during navigation and increases the risk of rollover.
2. The ship lost its balance
Investigators found that the ship encountered a strong crosswind before it rolled over. The ship failed to adjust the balance of the hull in time, resulting in the rollover.
3. The ship was not well maintained
The investigators also found that the maintenance of the cruise ship was not ideal. Some of the ship's equipment, such as lifebuoys and lifeboats, were faulty. This caused certain difficulties during the rescue process after the accident.
4. Rescue progress
At present, the rescue work is proceeding in an orderly manner. Rescue workers have successfully evacuated most of the passengers and sent them to hospitals for treatment. At the same time, the investigation team is also stepping up its in-depth investigation into the cause of the accident to better prevent similar accidents from happening.