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Designing a clip/dog plate for seafastening
Introduction In an earlier article, we saw how to design stoppers for seafastening. Stoppers are items that are used...
The Bulbous Bow – types, characteristics, and effects
This is Part 2 of the two-part series on Bulbous Bows. For Part 1, click here By Tamal Mukherjee, *This...
Marine Propeller and Shafting Alignment – Part 2
Gap & Sag Alignment Gap and Sag Alignment is carried out to bring the engine to its final position, in case of...
Marine Propeller Shafting and Shafting Alignment – Part 1
*****This article first appeared in July 2018 edition of Marine Engineers' Review (MER), India. We're reproducing it...
Using Class Rules to assess the Longitudinal Strength requirement of Barges
Introduction The longitudinal strength of a vessel is integral to its evaluation for a given purpose. To get an...
The four important factors for a ship’s windage area calculations
Introduction The windage area of a vessel or offshore structure is the area that is exposed directly to the wind. As...
Three simple but useful calculations when towing a Vessel
In this article, we will explore three simple but useful calculations that can be used for towing operations. They...
The why and how of freeboard calculation of a ship
Introduction Freeboard is a common term used in vessel operations. Freeboard is the smallest vertical distance between...
Calculating the maximum stacking height of pipes
Introduction Pipes (or linepipes or joints) are used for multiple purposes and locations in the maritime/offshore...
Designing a spreader beam for lifting
Spreader beams are universally applied gear which is widely used in various types of lifting operations, onshore and...
Safe Towing: Calculating a towline’s catenary and sag
Introduction Towlines connect a tug to the vessel being towed and are defined by multiple characteristics like Weight,...