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Naval architecture

The engineering science dealing with the design, construction, maintenance and operation of marine vessels and structures.

Contributors in Naval architecture

Naval architecture

double bottom

Shipbuilding; Naval architecture

Compartments at the bottom of a ship between inner bottom and the shell plating, used for ballast water, fresh water, fuel oil, etc.

starting air

Shipbuilding; Naval architecture

Compressed air used to start a diesel engine.

swaying

Shipbuilding; Naval architecture

Condition of a vessel experiencing lateral translational motions.

surging

Shipbuilding; Naval architecture

Condition of a vessel experiencing variable ahead speed.

intangible factors

Shipbuilding; Naval architecture

Considerations in decision making that cannot readily be weighed in monetary units.

bilge strake

Shipbuilding; Naval architecture

Course of shell plates at the bilge.

dunnage

Shipbuilding; Naval architecture

Cushioning, loose material placed under or among cargo in the holds to prevent cargo motion or chafing.

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