The El Faro disaster refers to the tragic sinking of the American cargo ship SS El Faro during Hurricane Joaquin in October 2015. The ship, which was en route from Jacksonville, Florida, to San Juan, Puerto Rico, encountered the Category 3 hurricane and ultimately sank near the Bahamas, resulting in the loss of all 33 crew members aboard. This disaster prompted investigations into safety protocols for ships navigating extreme weather conditions and raised questions about the adequacy of modern m