Doors should generally open outwards to provide additional security against the impact of the sea. See also Bow...
A new concept of artic transport based on the principle of a barge being pushed by a dedicated pusher tug in open...
During winter tests of the Artic tanker UIKKU, it was found that a ship with an Azipod and well designed stern...
Compartments at the bottom of a ship between the inner bottom and the shell plating. SOLAS 2009 specifies in detail...
The shell plating with stiffeners below the top of the inner bottom and other elements below and including the...
An important new stage in the advance of the Finnish double-acting concept has been reached with the handover by...
Two innovative 106,000 dwt crude carriers TEMPERA and MASTERA were built by the Yokosuka shipyard of Sumitomo Heavy...
According to the Ferry Technology October 2005 In 2005 the Polish shipyard Remontowa SA delivered a 116m double-ended...
According to Ferry Technology, December 2007/January 2008 Towards the end of 2007 the first of three new Coastal-class...
A small piece of plate attached to a larger area of plate that requires strengthening in that location. Usually...
Hatch cover panel in which both top and bottom surfaces are plated-in.
A nonstandard term for flat welding position.
Draft surveys are used to determine the weight of bulk cargo such as iron ore, coal, steel scrap, grain and some...
Resistance (force) caused by friction in the direction opposite to the motion of the centre of gravity of a moving...
A non-dimensional coefficient. Its quantity is a measure of the drag force exerted on a body of a particular shape...
The drag force acting on a particular body moving relative to a fluid within which it is immersed.
Uncontrolled moving of an anchor over the sea bottom because it no longer prevents the movement of the vessel.
A pipe used for drainage.
A hole or opening used for the removal of water from an enclosed volume or surface to avoid flooding of the volume...
A non-return valve used for drainage purposes.