The previous article of this series dealt with methods of rolling and bending of plates and sections of the shipbuilding process. We then had an overview
One of the most common and dreaded problems onboard ships is high levels of vibration. The two most noticeable effects this vibration has on the
As we learned in the article on types of anchors, nautical equipment that is used to restrict structural or vehicular movement in the water using
When it comes to constructing near self-sustained floating vessels, there comes a number of regulations to be followed so as to maintain the structural integrity
Sea-fastening of Cargo A ship’s deck is used to transport many different types of cargo – from containers to large structures such as cranes or heavy
We are all familiar with the use of a rudder, which helps in turning a ship as and when required. Rudders are the principal system for
The hull of a ship is the most notable structural entity of the ship. To define the hull, it can be said that it is
Have you ever noticed that ships, unlike most aeroplanes do not have the same kinds of rudders? The type of rudder that would suit a
One of the most important stages of a ship design process is the estimation, calculation and optimisation of a ship’s power requirements. Why? Because the
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