The windward side of a body is that side that ‘directly faces the wind.’ On the other hand, the leeward is that side which faces away from the wind action. Find out more about windward and leeward inside the article.
Beaching is when a ship is intentionally grounded to protect it during certain emergencies. Know more about beaching in this article.
A Deck Prism was fitted into a ship’s deck to illuminate the areas where sunlight could not penetrate. Read this article to know more about deck prisms.
Lighthouses are essential structures that aid in maritime navigation. The basic construction usually comprises a tower projecting a sharp beam of light or periodic flashes to guide merchant ships, sailors or mariners to their destination. Mentioned in this article are the ten tallest lighthouses in the world.
IALA Buoyage System established a single set of rules throughout the world with the aim of improving navigational safety at sea and to solve differences of opinions. Find out more about the different marks the IALA buoyage system provides
Voyage Management System is essentially a digital capability that integrates hardware and software solutions into a common platform for controlling and optimising vessel transport, applicable to multiple vessels in a fleet.
The Strait of Dover is the busiest shipping route in the world. A narrow strait spanning a width of only about 20 miles, it is one of the significant maritime routes in the world.
Thrust can be defined as the propulsive force that drives the vessel through the water against the resistive forces, mostly hydrodynamic. Find out more in the article inside.
Pivot Point is a point of rotation of a vessel. It is a hydrodynamic parameter or a ‘fixed’ point. However, the fixity is only relevant for a particular scenario, and the location of this point may change for a different speed-motion scenario.
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