What Are The Different Types of Hatch Covers On Ships?
An implied condition for the safe carriage of goods at sea is that such cargoes shall be delivered, as far as possible, in as good condition and order as it […]
An implied condition for the safe carriage of goods at sea is that such cargoes shall be delivered, as far as possible, in as good condition and order as it […]
A ship’s ability to navigate safely through a particular area of water depends on how the ship “sits” in the water, in other words, her underwater profile. Her underwater profile […]
According to naval architects, ships must always be capable of dealing with a wide range of external and internal factors that may affect their seaworthiness and the safety of their […]
The construction and functionality of maritime boats and offshore constructions are governed by and upheld by the ship classification society, a non-governmental entity. In this article, we will look into […]
Just like government entities governing rules for citizens, certain laws govern the rules for ships and offshore structures which are governed by bodies called classification societies. The classification society is […]
We’ve all wondered how much a ship weighs and may have come across phrases like gross tonnage, net tonnage, displacement, lightship weight, and so on. We will have a better […]
You might have spotted the symbolic representation and alphabet regardless of their dimensions and location on different vessels. These ship hull markings may seem familiar to us, yet often, they […]
Have you ever wondered what the interior of a commercial ship hull looks like? What might be the different subdivisions, tanks, and so on? The aft peak tank is the […]
Ship anchoring is one of the ship’s critical operations. This is being performed either in shallow or deep water. Anchoring in deep water basically means dropping the anchor at a […]
Though marine radars are indispensable equipment on the bridge, it still has their own limitations. Knowing this allows the Officer on Watch to make the best decision. The main limitations […]