Introduction A ship’s hydrostatics, or hydrostats, is an oft used term in maritime parlance, and it refers to the...
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Numerical integration methods for hull volume estimation
Introduction The hull of a ship is a complex 3D geometry, and finding out its simple properties like volume, centroid,...
Selecting the right Capstan for berthing a vessel
Introduction Capstans are frequently deployed mooring equipment used on all types of vessels. Capstans are...
Designing bolts for a joint connection
Introduction Bolts are very commonly used fastening items and used in a variety of configurations. In this...
The why and how of designing a lifting beam
Lifting beams are universally applied gear used widely in various types of lifting operations, onshore and offshore....
Draft Surveys: Methodology, Calculations, and common errors
Introduction Marine transport is the backbone of the global trade and reasonably can be considered to be the...
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...