Types of Boats : Catamaran
Catamaran is a type of water craft which has a multi-hull structure with a mast at the center. First invented in the southern part of India, …
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Naval Architecture & Ship Design for Marine Engineers
Showing guides and explainers filed under Naval Architecture & Ship Design for Marine Engineers.
Equipment on an Oil and Gas Drilling Rig
One method of drilling for offshore oil and gas is to use a semisubmersible drilling rig, a floating structure having vertical hollow legs connected …
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Jet Ski Parts - Construction of the Personal Water Craft
Jet Ski is a small personal water craft used for recreational and racing purposes. Jet Ski is also one of the fastest sport water craft and is used …
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ITTC School & Reynold Number Theory - Calculation of Total Resistance to Ship Motion
Learn about an innovative technique of calculating total resistance to ship motion.
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Ancient Egyptian Boats : Feluccas
Feluccas are traditional Egyptian boats that are still used in many parts of the world. Feluccas, a single masted sail boat, is the only type of boat …
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Hull Construction by Clinker Ship Building Method - Lapstrake Boatbuilding
Clinker or lapstrake boat construction is an ancient method of constructing ship hulls that is still used today. Find out more about this unique …
Continue ReadingWhat is Water Resistance? Froudes Tank and Measurement of Resistance
In this article we will discuss about the measurement of resistance in context of ship movement
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Type of boat without motors - Bark boats explained
Similar to skin boats in structure, the bark boats are more tough and reliable. Find out more about these amazing boats in the article inside.
Continue ReadingShip Hull Breach - Causes of Failure
Learn about the factors affecting the hull strength and causes/modes of failure of the hull.
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Ship Movements Explained - Types and Means
This article explains how different movements like Ahead, Astern, Port side, Starboard side movements are carried out with the equipment parts causing …
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