
Ever Given: What We Don’t Know
Command and Surveillance, Fluid Dynamics, Miscellaneous, Ship Maneuvering, Ship Motion Control, Ship ResponseLike everyone else, I watched the story of the Ever Given and formed my own theories about what happened. Except I was wrong. As the events unfolded, new information came out and I learned the increasing complexity of the accident. Each time, I developed a new theory, which failed with new information. Over a year later, what is the answer? Let’s review what we know and still do not know about the Ever Given incident.

Hydrofoil Control: How to Stay on Foil
Command and Surveillance, Fluid Dynamics, Fluids, Seakeeping / Fluid Structure Interaction, Ship Motion ControlWhy would an airplane company design a ship? When considering hydrofoil ships, aircraft share many of the same requirements. More specifically, every hydrofoil vessel needs a method of motion control, even sailing hydrofoils. This article discusses the problem of hydrofoil control and several solutions.