Killer Waves Cause Maritime Disasters: Historically, around one ship was lost at sea daily until the late 19th century, with modern technology reducing this number, yet incidents persist, with at least two ships lost weekly as of 2005.

Rogue Waves Documented: The phenomenon of 𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁er waves, previously dismissed as myth, gained credibility after the 1980 incident involving the ship Esso Longido, which captured a 30-meter wave on camera.

Significant Wave Height Measurements: The Draupner oil platform recorded a 25.6-meter wave in 1995, challenging previous scientific beliefs that such extreme waves were impossible and leading to further research into their causes.

Four Types of Killer Waves Identified: Scientists categorize 𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁er waves into four types, including lone waves, three sisters, holes in the sea, and square waves, each presenting unique dangers to vessels.

Maxwave Project Launched: A European multinational initiative, Maxwave, was initiated in 2000 to monitor ocean surface conditions and study rogue waves using satellite technology, revealing over 10 significant solitary waves in just three weeks.

Wave Atlas Development: Following Maxwave, the Wave Atlas project aims to compile a global map of rogue wave occurrences and analyze their frequency and locations to enhance maritime safety.

Need for Improved Detection Technology: Experts emphasize the importance of early detection of 𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁er waves, suggesting that traditional observation methods, such as portholes, remain crucial for identifying approaching dangers at sea.