Shipbuilding is a detailed process that involves the complex design and production aspects. There are a set of stages followed by designers during the design stage and the shipyard during […]
Explore the stern of a ship: the crucial aft that influences navigation, aesthetics, and functionality, pivotal for maritime expertise.
Sailing in rivers and open sea, you may notice that your ship is floating higher in saltwater or what is more important, the draft is smaller. This makes navigation safer […]
The foremost part of a vessel is called the bow of a ship. The first thing anyone notices when a vessel approach is its forward section. How profound it is […]
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 […]