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Hull Design

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.

Hull Design Naval Architecture Ship Basics
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Resistance

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.

Ship Resistance Holtrop-Mennen Naval Architecture
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Propulsion

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.

Propulsion Power Prediction Marine Engineering
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