Introduction Dry-docking of a vessel is required at every 5 yearly intervals to carry out inspection of hull,...
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Using simple tools for efficient Passage Planning for seagoing vessels
Introduction Planning a vessel’s voyage is a critical detailed exercise, and the main goal is to ensure safe and...
Designing a closed chock as per IACS rules
Introduction Chocks are used universally for mooring and towing operations on ships. For towing operations,...
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...
How to do rule-based fitting calculations of a keyless propeller
Introduction A keyless propeller, as the name implies, requires no key for fastening the propeller on the cone of the...
Getting the right thickness of GRP laminate for your boats
Introduction GRP laminates are widely used in the fabrication of high-speed crafts and light crafts/boats globally....
Designing Fillet Welds for Symmetrical Joint Sections
Introduction Fillet welds are the most commonly used weld types in marine structures. A fillet weld is used when there...
Designing a stanchion/stopper for sea-fastening of deck cargo
Introduction Stanchions – a familiar term for mariners and ship designers. What are Stanchions? A stanchion is...
Hydrogen as an alternative fuel for ships to reduce emissions
,This article first appeared in the Feb 2019 edition of Marine Engineers Review. It is being reproduced with minor...
Global wave statistical analysis and its use in deepwater operations
Why do we need wave analysis? For the design of offshore operations such as installation and transport of offshore...
Designing bolts for a joint connection
Introduction Bolts are very commonly used fastening items and used in a variety of configurations. In this...