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Merchant Ships
Supertankers – Back When Giants Crossed the Seas
Oil was among the cornerstones of the 20th century and continues to be a prevalent energy source so far in the 21st. Glorified by some
RoRo Ships: Not Pretty but Pretty Useful
Ever wondered how cars and trucks get transported from one continent to another? The answer is RoRo – a special kind of ferry, allowing vehicles
Whales of the Great Lakes
A peculiar species of cargo ship populated the Great Lakes in the late 1800s – the whaleback. Designed by Scottish captain and inventor Alexander McDougall,
How to Sink a Ghost-Ship: The Story of the SS Ourang Medan
The sea is a treacherous mistress – an alluring caress of winds and waves, below them only silent death. She has called out countless eager
Liquefaction of Bulk Cargo Explained
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
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