Masts on ships are an important component of their superstructure and have evolved over the years. Know their use and different components in this article.

A skeg is a vertical tapering projection or an external structural feature at the aft of the vessel, about the centreline, directly attached to the vessel’s bottom shell plating, and mostly, but not necessarily, situated in front of the rudder.

Hovercrafts are one of the greatest maritime inventions. This article will delve into the reality of hovercrafts and how they work.

Do you know that sailboats are divided into different types based on a number of factors. Let’s take a look at various types of sailboats and their key features in this article.

The part of the stem line above the waterline is defined as the prow. This prow also is, geometrically, the curve which closes the space of the hull volume.

The steering gear system is an indispensable part of any vessel. One very important component of a typical electro-hydraulic system is the hunting gear mechanism. Let’s find out more about the hunting gear mechanism on ships.

Though interchangeably used, lifeboats are different from rescue boats. A rescue boat is a craft used to immediately and effectively rescue persons in distress in any emergency. Let’s learn the difference between them in this article.

Some commonly used form coefficients are Block Coefficient, Waterplane Coefficient, Prismatic coefficient, and Midship Section Coefficient. Read on to find out about the most basic of them, which is the Block Coefficient. 

The moulded depth is the perpendicular or vertical distance measured along the vessel’s transverse plane from the top of the keel plate. Find out more inside the article.