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 […]
The efficiency of a ship is determined by how well all the ship’s machinery and operating systems are maintained. To ensure such conditions are maintained, SOLAS Chapter-I Regulation-10, stipulates that […]
Sewage is a very smelly topic if left undiscussed. This article will help you understand how the maritime industry handles human waste aboard the ship without violating or harassing the […]
How many tons of water do ships boil off to make enough steam aboard? Where do they get this amount of water and where do they dump all of it? […]
The stern can be defined as the aftmost section of a vessel. It is the backmost part of a vessel that serves a lot of functions. The stern is designed […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The importance of the International Shore Connection (ISC) is critical for both routine and emergency situations, especially when a vessel is in a foreign or remote port. The International Shore […]