Practical guides on naval architecture, marine engineering, vessel performance, and maintenance.
April 20, 2026
Basic Hull Design Parameters
Every vessel can be described using a small set of core parameters — length, beam, draft, displacement, and key hull coefficients. Understanding these values makes it much easier to interpret ship design, compare different vessels, and use naval architecture calculations correctly.
Read article →May 11, 2026
Holtrop-Mennen Method & Ship Resistance Applications
A practical guide to the Holtrop-Mennen resistance method, including where it is useful, what inputs it needs, how the calculation is structured, and how naval architects can apply it during early-stage ship design.
Read article →June 9, 2026
Understanding the Marine Power Chain: Effective Power, Delivered Power & Brake Power
A practical explanation of how hull resistance becomes engine power, covering Effective Power, Delivered Power, Brake Power, propulsive efficiency, shaft losses, and service margins.
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