This document explains how to determine a ship’s trim the difference between aft and forward drafts – for design work, new construction, and operational decisions. It defines the main terms, […]
Trim of Ship and Methods To Calculate
Tag: Marine Design
Ship Specifications Explained: Dimensions, Tonnage, Stability and Calculation Formulas
Understanding ship specifications is critical for naval architects, ship operators, marine engineers, shipowner, students, and maritime enthusiasts. Specifications describe a vessel’s size, capacity, performance and regulatory characteristics. This article explains […]
Ship’s Displacement, Explain the concept and Calculate
Ship displacement is the weight of water displaced by a vessel when afloat, which equals the ship’s own weight. It is calculated using Archimedes’ principle, typically with the formula: Where […]
Hydrostatics and Stability of Ships
This guide will provide an overview of the calculations and formulas involved in hydrostatics and ship stability, as well as their importance in marine engineering. In the marine industry, calculations […]
