Abstract
The article describes the crash of the El Faro ship (IMO 7395351) in the Bermuda region. According to the National Transportation Safety Board, causes of its wrecking are natural factors. On October 1, the El Faro ship was already on its way to the storm epicenter. A message sent to the shore said that water was entering the hold, after which communication was terminated. According to investigators, the captain did not show due attention to the cyclonic circulation and did not change the route, leading the ship to the hurricane epicenter. The article analyzes natural causes of the accident, as well as probable El Faro routes, whose timely selection could have reduced the impact of Joaquin. In addition, the article suggests taking into account weather conditions in the area under study.
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