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Naval Architecture
Understanding the Metacentric Radius (BM) and How to Calculate It
Have you ever wondered how engineers know a ship will float safely before it is even built? They do not…
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Naval Architecture
Why Are Passenger Ships Designed to be Tender? A Simple Guide to Ship Stability
Imagine sitting down to enjoy a multi-course dinner on a luxurious cruise ship in the middle of the ocean. The…
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Naval Architecture
The Pros and Cons of a Stiff Ship: Navigating Vessel Stability
When we talk about the way a massive ocean vessel behaves in the water, one of the most common terms…
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Naval Architecture
The Science of Ship Stability: What Causes an Initial List in Ships?
Imagine walking along a busy commercial dock, looking up at a massive, freshly loaded container ship preparing for a transoceanic…
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Naval Architecture
The Impact of Hull Shape: How the Rise of Floor Affects Ship Stability
To truly appreciate how a massive steel ship balances, you have to imagine it lifted completely out of the water…
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Naval Architecture
Understanding Ship Dynamics: The Critical Difference Between List and Heel
Imagine you are standing on the shore, watching a massive ocean liner slowly make its way out of the harbor.…
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Naval Architecture
Ship Dynamics Explained: Defining Stiff Versus Tender Ship Characteristics
If you have ever spent time on different types of boats or ships, you might have noticed that no two…
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Shipbuilding
USS Gerald R. Ford Fire Sparks Investigation
The U.S. Navy has launched a formal investigation into a fire that erupted aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford on…
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Bulk Carrier
Indian LPG Ships Stranded at Strait of Hormuz
The Indian shipping ministry reported on Tuesday that approximately 300,000 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) are currently stranded aboard…
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Shipbuilding
Texas Coastal Project Contracts Announced
The Texas Coastal Project, the largest civil engineering initiative in the state’s history, is moving forward as the first contracts…
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