Naval Architecture

Pressure Regulatory Mechanism in Inert Gas (IG) Systems on Ships

Pressure in the Inert Gas (IG) system needs to be maintained within an ideal value – neither too high nor too low. Learn why is this necessary and how is this achieved on board ships.

Ship Building & Design - An Overview

Do you know naval architecture was formulated by a man who had never constructed even a single ship in his life time? Surprising but true! The history of naval architecture is as intriguing as the field itself. Learn more about the history of...

Cruise Ship Construction Methods

Learn about boat building methods and specifically how cruise ships differ from normal commercial cargo carriers as far as ship building processes are concerned.

Medieval Longship Designs

The Vikings sailed to many parts of Europe in their long ships, initially powered by numerous rowers and augmented later with a single square sail. Their ships were invariably clinker built, being conceived and designed in the shipwrights mind with little...

Common Boat Building Resins

The article describes the most common resin types for boat building. It also describes the most common applying procedures, hazards and safety precautions during use.

Rubber-based Waterproofing Products for Marine Use

There are numerous rubber based waterproofing products for marine use. These are used to protect offshore structures, ships exterior hull and internal tanks against corrosion from seawater. The decks of these ships and structures are also protected with...

Why a Ship Does Not Capsize when it Rolls

A ship, as seen in a port, is not calm when it heads out to sea. It experiences huge waves and obeys the degrees of freedom- rolling, pitching, yawing, swaying, heaving, and surging. Even after experiencing such tremendous forces, it does not capsize...

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Rip Currents

This is a must read for all beach lovers. It's an irony that the waves that push everything out of the sea are also the reason behind hundreds of deaths caused by drowning. However it's not the waves, but rip currents beneath them that create...

Role of Naval Architecture

This article intends to give a brief idea as to what naval architecture is all about. An extremely disciplined field, naval architecture is all about constructing and designing a ship in the most efficient way. Find out the important role of naval architecture...

Naval Architecture Defined

A naval architect has an important role in the design and manufacturing of marine vessels. They are responsible for much more than the initial design.