Propulsion and auxiliary machinery
At the beginning of the 20th century the near-universal ship-propulsion device was…
Ship motions in response to the sea
In manoeuvring, a ship experiences yaw (rotation about a vertical axis) and sway (sideways…
Determination of propulsive power by model testing
The power required to propel a ship is proportional to its speed…
10 Simple Terms to Understand Ship Construction Better
A seafarer may not be involved in the ship construction so much. But…
Materials used in Boat Design
In today’s world, the four main materials used for building boats, when…
