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Naval Architecture
Wider Ships and Safe Sailing: How an Increase in Beam Affects the GZ Curve
Making a boat wider seems like the easiest way to stop it from flipping over. If you stand with your…
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Naval Architecture
When a Ship Loses Its Ability to Float Upright
Every steel vessel on the ocean has a hidden breaking point. It is not about the metal hull cracking. It…
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Naval Architecture
The Peak of Ship Safety: Understanding the Angle of Maximum GZ
Imagine you are standing on the bridge of a massive cargo ship in the middle of the ocean. A terrible…
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Marine Accident
Toddler Injured Aboard Mein Schiff 7 in Madeira
An emergency situation unfolded aboard the cruise ship ‘Mein Schiff 7‘ on April 22, 2026, while it was docked in…
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Marine Accident
Tragic Attacks on Odessa: Civilian Lives Lost and Infrastructure Damaged
On April 21, 2026, a devastating drone attack by Russia targeted key infrastructure in the port city of Odessa, Ukraine.…
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Bulk Carrier
Shipping Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz Comes to a Standstill Amid Iranian Military Actions
Shipping activity through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz has nearly ceased following recent military actions by Iranian forces. Reports…
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Shipbuilding
U.S. Navy Considers Allies for Warship Production
The U.S. Navy is exploring partnerships with foreign allies to address a significant workforce shortage in warship construction. Secretary of…
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Bulk Carrier
Iran Seizes Two Ships Amid Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz
On April 23, 2026, Iran escalated tensions in the Strait of Hormuz by seizing two ships, the MSC Francesca and…
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Marine Accident
Taiwan’s OCA Minister Visits Taiping Island for Rescue Drill
Taipei, April 23 (CNA) — In a significant move, Kuan Bi-ling, the head of Taiwan’s Ocean Affairs Council (OCA), made…
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Shipbuilding
Golden Pass LNG Launches First Export Cargo
Golden Pass LNG has successfully dispatched its first cargo, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards full commercial operations.…
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