What are Triple Hull Vessels?
Multi-hull vessels are vessels that are characterised by the construction of multiple hulls, either two or three, known as catamarans and trimarans, respectively.
Multi-hull vessels are vessels that are characterised by the construction of multiple hulls, either two or three, known as catamarans and trimarans, respectively.
Freeing ports were introduced as per Load Line 1966 regulations to mitigate this problem. These are well-defined openings on the bulwark plate itself in certain numbers and intervals.
A freeboard is a minimum distance between the exposed deck edge and the waterline for a floating vessel. In other words, it is the difference between depth and draft.
All vessels carrying large quantities of chemicals, refined chemical products or other hazardous substances are required to have on board a document named Vessel Response Plan (VRP) that guides the course of action that needs to be followed when there are is an accidental spillage.
Underway and making way are two important terms which though sound very similar, are often interchangeably used. Let’s find out more about these two terms.
Lowest Astronomical Tide is the lowest predicted tide level that can occur at a location over a time period of 40 years. Find out more about it inside the article.
Wind waves are the most predominant kinds of waves that are always present on the sea surface. The formation of waves is essentially due to the energy transfer that takes place from the wind forces to the water surface.
Shear force is a tangential component of force that acts in a coplanar manner that is parallel to the plane of the face of the object. Know more inside the article.
As the name suggests, an emergency wreck marking buoy is used to identify and mark wreckages at sea, at least temporarily. Know more about Emergency Wreck Marking Buoy inside the article.
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