Bulk carriers make up around 21 percent of today’s merchant ships. They are special ships used to transport solid bulk cargo, defined by the International
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How Cruise Ships Work (Part 3): The Bridge and the Engine Room
It’s like back in the days when we were little children. Grandpaw’s almost mystical tool shed was strictly off limits, but we were just dying
How Cruise Ships Work (Part 2): Laundry, Housekeeping and Kitchens
The number of people who choose to spend their vacation on a cruise is growing worldwide. With each new cruise ship on the market, cruise
How Cruise Ships Work (Part 1): Water and Waste Management
When cruise lines advertise their ships, they usually parade their most exotic travel destinations, their award-winning gourmet restaurants, their luxury cabins and lounge areas, as
A Guide to Hamburg’s Port Anniversary
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The SS Normandie – A True Monarch of the Seas
Names, such as White Star’s Olympic and Cunard’s Mauretania were the stuff of legends in their heyday, but when the roaring 20’s were uttering their final roars, times called
Modes of Failure in Bulk Carriers
Structural failure of ship hulls has led to the loss of hundreds of vessels throughout history. As the scale of today’s bulk carriers becomes larger
Main Factors of Propeller Design
Who else has ever stood next to the stern of a docked ship and immediately tried to catch a glimpse of the propeller through the
Submechanophobia – Find Out If You Suffer From It
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