Naval architecture is a complex field that is often tricky to work in. Architects and engineers can only visualize the final structure and have to
When we think of the vessels in interminable seas, the foremost forces that come to our mind are the hydrodynamic and the hydrostatic ones, i.e.,
Tankers have been one of the oldest types of merchant ships; the need for these vessels arising due to heterogeneous distribution of natural oil reserves
It is seemingly easy to visualise a ship from the design drawings. And it is equally tough to turn the drawings into steel in a
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The hull is the most exposed part of a ship to the water. It’s generally waterproof in most cases and dictates the various components in
There is a misconception that the machinery installation onboard ships are all about lifting and mounting onto the foundation and tightening the bolt and nuts.
Have you ever wondered why all ships have their rudders placed at the aft of their propellers? Why isn’t a rudder placed at the bow
Bollard Pull is a measure of the pulling power of a vessel, comparable to the horsepower rating of conventional vehicle engines. It can be defined
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