naval architecture

Understanding Stability of Cruise Ships

cruise ship stabilityHow Do Cruise Ships Float?

The art of designing vessels to fulfil the design and statutory compliance requirements, stay optimally functional in challenging marine conditions while also being comfortable for the crew, and deliver operational efficiency is a feat of engineering and design in itself when it comes to modern-day cruise ships.

The topic of how cruise ships float has often attracted the attention of curious individuals and budding engineering and design professionals alike.

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What are Cruise Ship Stabilizers?

ship stabilizer

As the Cruise Industry continues to evolve, striving for a smoother and more comfortable cruise experience has led to developing newer and better technologies.

Among these advancements, modern-day cruise ship stabilisers have emerged as a pivotal component in maintaining stability and reducing passengers’ discomfort from motion sickness.

In this article, we shall delve into the intricacies of cruise ship stabilisers, their history, and the benefits they bring to modern-day seafaring safety and...

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VIDEO: Incat Crowther delivers state-of-the-art low-emission vessels

SPONSORED CONTENT: Incat Crowther has partnered with governments, cities and operators around the world to deliver state-of-the-art low-emission vessels.

From hybrid propulsion to utilizing future fuels and 100% electric solutions, Incat Crowther partners with operators to deliver truly industry-leading, innovative, high performance low- and zero-emissions vessels that are safe and efficient.

Learn more in the video below.

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Incat Crowther-designed research vessel delivered in Thailand

Thailand’s Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) has taken delivery of a new state-of-the-art research vessel designed by Incat Crowther.

The Incat Crowther 25, built by Thai shipbuilder Seacrest Marine, will be used by the DMCR to patrol Thailand’s coastal environments and monitor the nation’s fisheries and marine resources.

Based on a proven Incat Crowther design, the 25-meter (82 feet) catamaran has a range of innovative features and equipment to help its crew monitor and protect...

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Agreement with Coastwise strengthens EBDG’s Alaska presence

Seattle, Wash., based Elliot Bay Design Group (EBDG) reports that it has reached a strategic partnership agreement with Anchorage, Alaska, based marine engineering and naval architect firm Coastwise Corporation.

Under the agreement, EBDG is acquiring Coastwise Corporation’s assets, with Coastwise’s owner and principal, Patrick Eberhardt, joining EBDG as a full-time employee. Eberhardt’s forty years of professional experience and extensive understanding of the Alaskan maritime industry will be a...

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What is Gunwale of a Boat or Ship?

Gunwale

Shipbuilding terminology owes its etymology to various cultures, practices, industrial influences, applications, and other factors. The gunwale of a boat, pronounced “gunnel” and not “gun whale,” is a seemingly simple yet critical vessel component.

On a boat or a ship, the gunwale denotes the upper edge where the hull and deck converge.

This article delves into the gunwale’s multifaceted significance, considering its historical origins, contributions to structural integrity and safety, and...

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How Deep Can Military Submarines Go?

Military Submarines

Submarines are pressure vessels that can operate at submerged depths underwater. They are mechanically balanced by uniform hydrostatic pressure distribution acting on their surface.

Submarines are designed to withstand very high loads and pressures resulting from the hydrostatics of the water head at which they are immersed.

Any submarine design should always consider the theory of linearly incremental hydrostatic pressure and depth. Thus, when we choose a particular submarine design, its...

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What is a Tumblehome?

ship tumblehome

The design of vessels is an interesting process and involves several typicality and eccentricities. The hull form and its various aspects comprise a crucial part of naval architecture.

As we know, a vessel’s hull form is well dependent on the requirements of the vessel, its service, and its capacity. 

This article discusses a very interesting aspect of the hull form found in several vessels: the tumblehome. 

What is a tumblehome? 

Consider looking at the cross-section of a vessel. Its form depends...

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CMA CGM takes delivery of the first of 10 new next-gen feeder vessels

Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has delivered the CMA CGM Mermaid, the first in a series of ten 2,000 TEU LNG-fueled feeder vessels that, CMA CGM says, “herald a new generation of containerships.”

Said to deliver a CO2 reduction of up to 20% compared with conventionally fueled vessels of their size, they are the first ships in the CMA CGM fleet with the superstructures at the front. This placement of the bridge and accommodations ensure better aerodynamic performance and a higher loading capacity compared...

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