What is Transverse Thrust in Ships?
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.
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What Is The Pivot Point Of A Vessel?
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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Introduction To Ship Load Lines
Load line is a special marking positioned amidships which depicts the draft of the vessel and the maximum permitted limit in distinct types of waters to which the ship can be loaded. Get a general overview of ship load lines inside the article.
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What are Vessel Traffic Services?
Vessel traffic services is a type of maritime service which deals with managing ship traffic on busy marine routes. This includes suggesting best routes to ships in order to avoid any kind of accident. Find out more about vessel traffic services inside the article.
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Marine Radar and Its Uses in the Shipping Industry
Marine radars are short range radars used for locating other ships and land in the area.Ship radar are used as Tracking ship devices as per COLREGS.
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Understanding Vessel’s Hull Speed And Its Determination
Hull speed can alternatively be described as the maximum speed at which the vessel continues to accelerate or surge without facing significant losses or expenses in power.
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What are Lubber Lines?
Lubber lines are calibrated marks inside the dial or the binnacle of a compass that shows the direction of the vessel’s centreline, that is, the foe-aft orientation of the vessel.
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What is Stowage Factor?
The stowage factor is an expression that determines how much usable space one tonne of cargo, by weight, can occupy. Learn more about stowage factor in this article
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What are Sea Water Marks And Safe Water Marks?
Sea marks are physical indicators for navigational aid and reference. Safe watermarks are used to identify a fairway, midchannel, end of channel, and landfall.
