What is Keel on Ships and Boat? Types of Keel Explained!
The keel of a boat is an essential part of the structure of a vessel. It keeps the vessel stable and prevents the vessel from being overturned into water. The […]
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What are Powerboats and Motorboats? Types Explained!
New technologies are being developed and implemented so as to make the rides much faster and safer. Power boats and motorboats are two categories of vessels, both of which provides […]
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Ship Hull Construction – Main Plans And Drawings
One aspect of a ship that needs additional consideration during design and construction is the hull. In the development of naval architecture, hull designs have gone from cylindrical wooden shanks […]
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What Are Stepped Hulls?
Stepped hulls are those hulls that have either a transversal or longitudinal break on the hull bottom called steps, which are designed to reduce the amount of hull surface which […]
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How Much Does a Cargo Ship Weigh? Maritime Vessel Weight and Tonnage
Cargo ships, also known as merchant ships, play an essential role in the global economy, efficiently moving large volumes of goods across oceans. The complexity in understanding a cargo ship’s […]
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What Is Beaching of A Ship?
One of the many tough decisions sometimes required to be taken by shipmasters is deliberately grounding a ship, an act referred to as “beaching”. It is a tough decision because […]
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What Are Ro-Ro Ships?
The production of automobiles has become an increasingly worldwide business, which has led to a growth in the demand for international shipping of vehicles. RO-RO ships are ideal for this […]
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Who Is a Ship or Port Agent? Ship Agent Duties
Maritime transport, by definition, involves many different arrangements at the various ports of call of a ship. Because of the spatial distances involved, these arrangements would otherwise be impossible to […]
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What Is The Plimsoll Line On Ships?
Merchant ships are purposely built to carry cargo, but for safety reasons, there is a need to set a legal limit on how much cargo can be loaded onto a […]
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What Rank Is A Boatswain Or Bosun? Duties On A Ship!
Seafarers hold a variety of professions and ranks, and each of these roles carries unique responsibilities, which are integral to the successful operation of a merchant ship. A typical merchant […]