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 of SOLAS, and some important ones are discussed below: · The…
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 feasible to fill all the cargo holds or compartments with…
Construction of Watertight Bulkheads
The primary function of watertight bulkheads is to divide a ship into a number of watertight compartments. Though most watertight bulkheads are transverse in orientation, some ships also have longitudinal…
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 a lot of factors that go into deciding the position…
Hull Lines and Shape
The first step in designing a hull of a ship is designing its shape and form. The form of the ship’s hull is estimated by means of various form coefficients,…
Hull of a Ship
The hull of a ship is the most notable structural entity of the ship. To define the hull, it can be said that it is the watertight enclosure of the…
Shell and Deck Plating
Shell and Deck Plating The shell plating forms the watertight skin of the ship and at the same time, contributes to the longitudinal strength and resists vertical shear forces. Internal strengthening…
Watertight doors
In some situations, it is necessary to pierce bulkheads to allow crew or passengers through. In this case, a sliding watertight door is installed. An example of this situation is…
Watertight bulkheads
A watertight bulkhead is a transverse bulkhead mounted on the tank top and it must extend right to the uppermost continuous deck. Watertight bulkheads are installed to: Divide the ship…
Stresses and constraints on ship structure
Static stresses and constraints These stresses are measured when the ship is not under way. They are often caused by a poor longitudinal distribution of mass. Even if the ship's…
