Author: Dmitry
-
Ships Propeller Shaft – Thrust block and Shaft bearings
Propeller shafts or in marine terminology also known as tail shafts are commonly found on the ship’s aft segment behind the ship’s propulsion. It is a round metal fixture attached […]
-
What Are Kamsarmax Vessels? Fully Explained And Compared
As the shipping industry was expanding in the early 2000s, there was a need for vessels more efficient than Panamax-designed ships. To address this, an innovative idea of a ship […]
-
What Is An Echo Sounder And How Does It Work?
Grounding is one of many possible accidents that a vessel encounters. This happens when the bottom of the ship touches the seabed. The damage can be minor or it can […]
-
What is Wheel Over Point And Turning Radius?
The ability of a ship to turn tightly and come exactly on the new intended track after altering course is an important issue in passage planning because of safety considerations. […]
-
What is a Ship Cargo Plan?
For a ship to be commercially viable for carrying cargo the spaces on board need to be optimally utilized. This means cargo cannot be dumped haphazardly into the cargo spaces […]
-
Merchant Navy Age Limit, Health Requirements, Career Options
The merchant navy is a vital part of the global economy, transporting goods and materials around the world. Merchant ships are operated by commercial shipping companies and are used to […]
-
What is Vetting Inspection on a Ship?
Although maritime transport is relatively a safe mode of transportation, accidents still do happen, and whenever these occur, there are usually huge personal, economic, and environmental costs. Most trading operators […]
-
Comprehensive Explanation of the COLREGs Rule 1
The COLREGs are the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. They are a set of information, advice, guides, and mandatory rules that all ships must follow in order to […]
-
How To Become A Naval Architect?
At any point pondered remaining close to a port or a marina, contemplating a large number of delightful motor yachts, sailboats, powerboats, enormous passenger vessels, and containers, what’s the science […]
-
Dry Bulk Carriers – All Major Sizes and Types
The first bulk carrier “John Bowes” was launched in 1852, and since then this type of vessel has been actively improved and developed. Modern bulk carriers are significantly superior to […]