Marine Engineering

  • What Is Marine Grade Plywood?

    What Is Marine Grade Plywood?

    I have used marine-grade plywood many times for different projects including making wooden boats, kitchen cabinets, flooring, and docks among other projects. It is one of the most reliable materials […]

  • What Is A Free Surface Effect On Ships?

    What Is A Free Surface Effect On Ships?

    A free surface effect on a ship or road truck can have a significant impact on the stability of the maritime or road vessel. This can’t be ignored and requires […]

  • What Is Racking In Ships?

    What Is Racking In Ships?

    Racking can be defined as a motion-induced shear stress deformation formed on the hull structure due to the external wave loads acting on the vessel. When the vessel is subjected […]

  • What Are Shell And Deck Plating On Ships?

    What Are Shell And Deck Plating On Ships?

    Shell plating can be defined as the exterior surface of a hull that is in contact with the external environment such that it is designed to resist external forces acting […]

  • What Are Bulkheads In Ships?

    What Are Bulkheads In Ships?

    Bulkheads in ships can be defined as the vertical separations on a vessel that run both transversely and longitudinally. Their primary function is to provide structural rigidity for a vessel […]

  • What Materials Are Used in Boat Building?

    What Materials Are Used in Boat Building?

    The materials utilized in the field of boat building have advanced during the times from the most common unrefined components accessible in nature like wood to the latest cutting-edge composites […]