Ship stability and flooding dynamics are critical areas in contemporary naval architecture and marine safety research. This field examines how vessels respond to damage and the subsequent ingress, ...
The committee reviews U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) stability regulations and guidance documents and advises on how to improve their consistency, clarity, and usability. The committee’s report analyzes ...
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Why ships have so many bow shapes, drag, stability, and the tradeoffs behind straight, flared, and tumblehome designs
A ship’s bow is not just about cutting through water, it is a compromise between drag, stability, seakeeping, and the job the vessel must do. This breaks down how different bow profiles change comfort ...
Principal Investigator: Scott Fulmer, Research Professor, Doctor of Science (Sc.D.) Project Consultant: Mike Flynn, Esquire Project Manager: Shanna Rose Thompson, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) This ...
The average depth of the ocean is around 12,080 feet. While there are vessels of all sizes, even some of the largest anchor and chain systems, like those found on carriers, only stretch to around ...
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