What is sagging stress
sagging stress ‘Sagging’ is the direct opposite of hogging. When a vessel is…
Stresses in ship structures
Countermeasures against various stresses : It is the shipowner’s responsibility to ensure that…
Types of Ships
Cargo ships are classified into various types on the basis of purpose,…
What Are Quick Closing Valves?
On ships, marine diesel engines draw fuel from reservoirs or storage tanks which are also known as…
Water Tight Doors & Ship Safety
A ship floats in water during a major part of its lifetime except when…
What Are Bulker Ships?
We have been studying about various types of commercial ships are used to transport…
Roll-On Roll-Off Ships
We have been studying various ship types and have learnt about bulk carriers, container carriers, Reefer…
What Are Ship Trials?
Trials are one of the most important parameters for customer satisfaction. True…
What Are Bark Boats?
Bark boats, as the name suggests were small prehistoric type of boats…


