Author: Soumya Chakraborty

Bulbous bow is a peculiar bulb like projection at the forward end of the ship. Learn about the significance of this ship structure and the importance of its design inside the article.

A lot of marine accidents involving failure of the ship hull structures occurs because of a crack in the midship region or a total split-off of the hull girder. This article gives an insight into the causes that lead to the failure of the ship’s hull girder from a longitudinal strength point of view.

The type of rudder to be used for a particular ship depends on a variety of factors. Learn about the main types of rudders used for ships in the article inside.

Want to know how the design of different oil tankers vary depending on the type of the cargo they carry? Read more about it inside the article.

Learn how sighting and boring of the ship’s stern tube is done for proper alignment of propeller shaft. Read more inside the article.

Did you know that the rudder does not turn a ship? So what is it that turns a ship and how does the rudder helps in the process? Learn some interesting facts inside the article.

Ship’s bottom structure is designed not only to give the required strength to withstand the weight of the cargo but also to resist the external hydrostatic loads that act on the bottom of the hull. Learn about the various important aspects that are considered while designing ship’s bottom structure.

Get a general overview on the process of designing a ship’s general arrangement according to requirements of the owner and functionality of the ship.