X bow is a type of hull design which improves ship’s efficiency and stability at high seas. Find out the difference between X bow hull design and conventional hull design of ships.
What is Plimsoll Line on Ships?
February 15, 2013 By
Merchant ships have a marking on their hulls known as the Plimsoll line or the Plimsoll mark, which indicates the limit until which ships can be loaded with enough cargo.
Single Hull Vs Double Hull Tankers
January 8, 2013 By
Single hull and double hull tankers have several differences between them. However, there are both positive and negative aspects of both single hull and double hull designs.
10 Important Books on Naval Architecture
August 30, 2012 By
Find out about the top ten books on naval architecture, ship design, and ship construction. These maritime books are a must have for all naval architecture and marine engineering professionals.
Top 10 Shipbuilding Companies in the World in 2012
August 14, 2012 By
The shipbuilding industry is recognised as one of the most profitable industries around the world. Listed in here are top ten shipbuilding companies in the world in 2012
What is Ship Squat Effect?
December 27, 2011 By
Motion of a ship on water is a result of several hydro dynamics in play all at same time. Of the several phenomena that occur at once, ship squat effect is a fairly important one. Know more about the ship squat effect inside the article.
Water Tight Bulkheads on Ships: Construction and Arrangement
November 15, 2011 By
Watertight bulkheads are vertically designed watertight divisions/walls within the ship’s structure to avoid ingress of water in the compartment if the adjacent compartment is flooded due to damage in ship’s hull.
What Type of Wood is Used for Building Wooden Ships?
August 10, 2011 By
It is said that ships made from wood are the most beautiful ships. Wood was the main component in the past for making ships, and is still used for several applications of ship building process. Let’s find out what type of wood is used for making wooden ships.
What is Cofferdam on Ships?
July 19, 2011 By
Cofferdam on ships is a type of enclosed or void space provided for extra safety which separates two tanks containing different liquids. Find out what is cofferdam and where it is located on ships.
Inclining Experiment- Determining Metacentric height of the ship
July 16, 2011 By
Metacentric Height of centre of gravity of ship is determined during the time of construction of the ship and which plays an important role in setting the loading capacity and stability of the ship. Know how meta centric height of a ship is found out
Understanding Intact & Damage Stability of Ships
July 13, 2011 By
The stability and equilibrium of the ship should remain perfect in all conditions. Intact and damage stability of the ship play an important role in deciding the seaworthiness of ship. Find out more about intact and damage stability inside the article.
How to Become a Naval Architect?
September 25, 2010 By
Naval architecture is a promising career which requires specialized skills and knowledge. Find out more about naval architecture and how can you become a naval architect inside the article.
