Ship Design & Construction

Have you ever wondered about the materials used to construct ships or about the ship’s primary components? A ship is constructed of steel and composite materials and is composed of […]

The word “sheer” in a vessel comes from the old Dutch word which implies implies “upturn”. In simple words, it defines the curve of the deck line viewed from the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Philippines is an archipelagic country located in Southeast Asia formed by around 7641 islands with a total land area of 342,353 Km2 it has a deep origin in shipping, […]