Understanding Frames in Ships
Transverse members include beams, transverse girders, floors, and frames. Frames are the combination of members connected along the girth of…
October 4, 2022
Naval Architecture
Some Important Ship Construction Terms
A ship structure is complex webwork of various items and entities made up of different steel breeds, all of which…
September 29, 2022
What are Draft Lines Of Vessels?
The draft or draught is nothing but the linear measure of the amount of sinkage or submergence of the hull…
September 19, 2022
What Are Embarkation Ladders?
Embarkation ladders are foldable ladders that hang from the main or exposed deck along the hull side and enable people…
September 6, 2022
What is the Stern Of A Ship?
The stern relates to the section or the structural area aftmost in terms of the overall length of the ship.…
September 5, 2022
What Are Ship Bottom Plugs Or Dock Plugs?
Drydocking is an important activity pertaining to a vessel's regular inspection, repair and maintenance work. The bottom plugs of a…
August 19, 2022
What Does Seakeeping Of Vessels Mean?
The Seakeeping ability, also known as seaworthiness is thus a yardstick to estimate the vessel’s behavioural efficacy during sea conditions…
July 16, 2022
Types of Hulls Used For Vessels
Every marine vessel has a specific hull suited for that particular ship or boat. Over centuries, different kinds of crafts…
July 8, 2022
Different Types Of Sterns Used For Ships
A number of factors such as hydrodynamic efficiency, construction simplicity, flow patterns & aesthetics are considered for designing a ship's…
June 3, 2022