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Shipbuilding
Urgent Call to Revitalize U.S. Naval Power
Recent photographs from Naval Station Norfolk have sparked concerns about the U.S. Navy’s readiness, highlighting a troubling trend in naval…
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Bulk Carrier
Ukrainian Grain Allegations Spark Tensions with Israel
A Greek-managed bulk carrier, the *Panormitis*, has ignited a diplomatic dispute between Ukraine and Israel after docking at Haifa port…
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Naval Architecture
Reading the Starting Line: Finding Initial GM on a GZ Curve
You do not have to wait for a massive storm to know if a ship is safe. The moment a…
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Naval Architecture
When the Ocean Pours In: What is the Angle of Flooding?
Every steel ship has holes in it. Massive diesel engines need massive amounts of air to breathe. The crew needs…
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Naval Architecture
Building Taller Walls: How an Increase in Freeboard Affects the GZ Curve
Have you ever noticed how some ships sit very low in the water, while others look like towering floating buildings?…
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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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