Pitfalls of a COI: Mistakes to Avoid when Getting a COI
Design Support, Support Services, USCG, Vessel DesignHow to avoid those expensive mistakes when starting a new passenger vessel? Learn about the classic pitfalls of the COI process. Do it right to ensure the COI yields a great bounty instead of great disappointment.

How to Get a COI: USCG Certificate of Inspection
Design Support, Legal, Support Services, USCG, Vessel DesignYou need a COI to run a commercial passenger ship in the USA. What is a COI, and how do we get one? Read on . . .

How Naval Architecture Support Helps You Navigate Coast Guard Compliance
Design Support, Vessel DesignLearn how a professional naval architect streamlines USCG compliance through expert planning, stability analysis, and documentation.

Surviving the Arctic: Polar Class Icebreakers
Design Support, Fluids, Mechanical, Propulsion, Special Purpose Mechanical Systems, StructuralI’m amazed by the challenges pitted against a Polar class icebreaker. What does it take for a ship to survive in the harshest regions of our planet?

Which Engineer
Design Support, Engineering Business, Hiring Consultant, Integration / Engineering, Production Engineering, Project Management, Shipyard And Support Services, Support ServicesIf you want a modern vessel, expect a modern team of experts. So let’s meet all the different roles and learn who it takes to create a modern ship.
How Many Tons in a Pound?
Design Support, Drafting, Integration / Engineering, Production Engineering, Quality AssuranceHow man tons in a pound? When ships weigh thousands of tons, you really need to know which type of ton. So take five minutes and get clarity on the esoteric measurements of ship design.