Inspector

Class Societies

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On land, cities inspect new house construction. But who inspects new ships? And how does that work with an international industry?
Kitboat

5 Steps to (NOT) Build a Boat

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When building a yacht, pick a design you finish. Here are several steps that help before embarking on any boat construction project.
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Weight Control

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If we ignore weight control, we risk a potentially unusable ship. Understand the risks and the necessity of how to perform correct weight control.
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Which Engineer

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If 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.
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America’s Cup Hydrofoils: Dangers and Solutions

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No discussion of hydrofoils is complete without addressing their application to the 2013 America’s Cup yachts. Catamarans screamed across the ocean. But with all that excitement, we sometimes forget how the crew jeopardized their lives in every race. This article presents an engineering perspective on the America’s Cup hydrofoils of 2013, with options for improvement.
Newcastle Towing Tank

Understanding Ship Model Testing

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Model testing in the towing tank. It's expensive. What do you actually get from this? Read this five minute article to get the basics.