Illustrated engineering and maritime stories, with the evidence linked.
The world largest container ships carry over 24,000 TEU, yet virtually none exceed 400 metres in length. Here is the engineering behind the 400-metre barrier, from hull girder bending and open-deck torsion to the beam expansion that reshaped global shipping.
Read the article →How ships tame side-to-side motion at sea and at anchor, with detailed explanations of fins, anti-roll tanks, gyroscopes, control systems and their limits.
Read the article →A detailed guide to hull shape, bulbous bows, resistance, stability and structure, with worked examples, five original diagrams and engineering videos.
Read the article →Follow the energy from the fuel tank to the water, and understand the choices that shape a ship’s machinery, manoeuvrability and emissions.
Read the article →A cruise ship takes shape in sections. Understanding that process makes shipyard news much easier to follow.
Read the article →Beyond Venice’s familiar waterfront lies an industrial story, with cruise ships built at Marghera.
Read the article →From Finland’s southwest coast to the River Ems, the construction map tells a different story from a cruise itinerary.
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