Arc Welding
The fundamental principle of arc welding is to connect a metal electrode…
Welding Methods And Weld Defects In Shipbuilding
Welding is one of the most widely used hot-work processes used in the shipbuilding…
Spiral Manoeuvre
This is a measure of the directional stability of the vessel. Imagine…
Understanding Different Types Of Manoeuvres of a Vessel
we had an overview of the different types of manoeuvres undertaken by a ship, along…
Floating of Metal Structures
To construct a ship that floats when immersed water, marine engineers and…
Materials Used on Different Parts of a Ship
The Shell Plating: This forms the watertight skin of the ship contributes…
Most commonly used materials for shipbuilding
Steel: This is a highly versatile ship construction material and is used…
What Materials Are Used For Building Ships?
The economic aspect of running a merchant vessel is of prime importance…
Static stresses and constraints
These stresses are measured when the ship is not under way. They…


