We are all familiar with the concept of double-bottom construction in ships. Double bottom constructions offer enhanced structural safety against bottom damage and, at the
At the start of this article, let us go back to the basic concept of flotation and buoyancy. How and why does anybody float in
Before a vessel is constructed, it is required to be analytically checked from various perspectives from a structural point of view. This is to numerically
When commandeering a vessel of massive proportions, it is important that information is correctly passed between the various systems of the ship. For instance, left
The hull is the main floating body of any vessel and contributes to the buoyancy that keeps the vessel afloat by displacing water, as defined
Masts have had an evolving meaning in the context of ships. Earlier, during the olden-day sail ships were characterised by large flapping sails, which served
A skeg in a vessel is an important but not a necessary component. A skeg is a vertical tapering projection or an external structural feature
We have all been enthused about hovercrafts since childhood. It resembles a pressure vessel characteristic of a cushion or skirt and is associated with a
Traditionally, sailboats were made of marine wood and other materials however; modern ones use premium marine lumber products. Sailboats are divided into subclasses, and one
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