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Estimating Costs for Ship Building and Repairs
Estimating costs for shipbuilding and repair was carried out in a specialist department by men experienced in hull construction and…
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Designs and Components of Sailing Ships
A sailing ship is a wind-powered vessel and this article describes the design, function, and nomenclature of the main components…
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Captain’s Quarters in English Ships
The Captain is the most prestigious post on the ship; hence the place of residence of the Master has to…
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Types of Ships by Silhouette
All ships have a unique silhouette and this characteristic is often the best means of telling one type of ship…
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What is a Ship’s Stern Tube?
Everyone knows that a ship is propelled with the help of a propeller located at the aft of the ship.…
Ship Construction 2 min read
Fire Class of Bulkheads
In order to prevent the propagation of fire from one compartment to another, all watertight bulkheads are also provided with…
Ship Construction 2 min read
SOLAS Rules Pertaining to Watertight Bulkheads
One of the most important regulations to be complied with during the design of watertight bulkheads and doors are that…
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Pressure Testing of Watertight Bulkheads
After installation of the bulkheads, they are to be tested for their integrity and water tightness. Since it is not…
Ship Construction 4 min read
Construction of Watertight Bulkheads
The primary function of watertight bulkheads is to divide a ship into a number of watertight compartments. Though most watertight…
Ship Construction 4 min read
Watertight Bulkheads In Ships
The safety of a ship in damaged condition is majorly dependent on the strength and integrity of its watertight bulkheads. There are…
Ship Construction 4 min read
Hull Lines and Shape
The first step in designing a hull of a ship is designing its shape and form. The form of the…
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Hull of a Ship
The hull of a ship is the most notable structural entity of the ship. To define the hull, it can…