Naval Architecture
What Are Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGC) – Purpose, Design And Layout
Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGC vessels) are a sub-class of generic gas carriers that target a considerably higher volume of gas transport.
Naval Architecture
Anchor Windlass – Understanding Design And Operation
Anchor windlass is an important machinery system on ships. Learn the basics of design and operation of anchor windlass in this article.
Naval Architecture
Why Ships Sink – 10 Major Reasons
Do you know why ships sink? Check out ten main reasons which can lead to sinking and capsizing of these massive floating structures.
Naval Architecture
What is Anchor Chain – Everything You Should Know
An anchor chain refers to the component that attaches the anchor to the vessel or marine structure and is usually referred to as the anchor rode (or anchor cable). Find out more about anchor chain inside the article.
Naval Architecture
A Guide To Types Of Anchors
Learn about the different types of anchors used on vessels in the maritime industry. Also, find out about anchor design and materials used in making anchors in the article inside.
Naval Architecture
What is Bollard Pull – Everything You Wanted To Know
Bollard Pull is a measure of the pulling power of a vessel, comparable to the horsepower rating of conventional vehicle engines. Find out everything you wanted to know about bollard pulls inside the article.
Naval Architecture
Understanding Draft Surveys – Importance, Calculations & Errors
Draft surveys are any calculations or studies carried out which record the draft of a vessel for the primary purpose of measuring its weight in any condition of loading.
Naval Architecture
What Is Draft or Draught Of A Ship?
Vessel draft (draft in the American spelling, draught in the British) is one of the principal dimensions of any waterborne vessel and is defined in technical terms as the distance between the keel and the waterline of the vessel.
Naval Architecture
Design Of Cargo Holds In Different Types Of Ships
Want to know how cargo holds are designed on different types of ships? Understand the basics of cargo holds inside the article.