Naval Architecture

Importance Of Ship’s Keel and Types Of Keel

By Mayur Agarwal | In: Naval Architecture | Last Updated on June 1, 2018

The keel is the primary structural member and backbone of a ship. Learn about the importance of keel and types of keels used for a ship.

A Guide To Ballast Tanks On Ships

By Anish | In: Naval Architecture | Last Updated on June 18, 2018

What are ballast tanks and why are they so important on ships? Find out more about different types of ballast tanks provided on ships in this article.

Superstructure Of Ships: Bending Stress Distribution & Local Stresses

By Subhodeep Ghosh | In: Naval Architecture | Last Updated on May 14, 2018

Learn about bending stress distribution, local stresses and efficiency of ship’s superstructure design in the article inside.

Superstructure Of Ships – Requirements For Design & Types Of Loads Acting

By Subhodeep Ghosh | In: Naval Architecture | Last Updated on April 20, 2018

Learn more about a ship’s superstructure by understanding the different type of loads acting on it and important requirements for a good design.

5 Stages Of Marine Machinery Installation On Ships

By Vignesh Balasubramaniyan | In: Naval Architecture | Last Updated on January 10, 2018

Machinery installation on board ships is not all about lifting and mounting on to the foundation. In this article, we will take a general overview of five stages of marine machinery installation.

4 Types Of High Performance Marine Vehicles

By Soumya Chakraborty | In: Naval Architecture | Last Updated on June 19, 2017

Learn about some of the most widely used technologies in the field of high-performance marine vehicles, having higher speed ability than typical commercial ships.

Common Welding Methods And Weld Defects In Shipbuilding Industry

By Soumya Chakraborty | In: Naval Architecture | Last Updated on May 24, 2017

Learn about the main welding methods used in the shipbuilding industry and the common welding defects arising as a result.

Understanding Steering Gear in Ships

By Subhodeep Ghosh | In: Naval Architecture | Last Updated on October 9, 2017

Steering Gear integrated with the rudder system defines the complete ‘turning mechanism’ mandatory for all types of ships. Learn about the design and construction of steering gears of ships inside the article.

Hull of a Ship – Understanding Design and Characteristics

By Soumya Chakraborty | In: Naval Architecture | Last Updated on December 27, 2017

Find out how the hull of a ship is designed for various factors taken into consideration during the entire lifetime of the ship, and how the design of a ship’s hull plays the most important role in the entire ship design and shipbuilding project.

Understanding Watertight Bulkheads In Ships: Construction and SOLAS Regulations

By Soumya Chakraborty | In: Naval Architecture | Last Updated on October 9, 2017

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. Learn about the construction, design and SOLAS regulations for bulkheads in the article inside.