Detailed guides to ship construction, propulsion systems and the places that build the fleet.
How ships tame side-to-side motion at sea and at anchor, with detailed explanations of fins, anti-roll tanks, gyroscopes, control systems and their limits.
Published: 2026-09-09Read the story →A detailed guide to hull shape, bulbous bows, resistance, stability and structure, with worked examples, five original diagrams and engineering videos.
Published: 2026-09-09Read the story →Follow the energy from the fuel tank to the water, and understand the choices that shape a ship’s machinery, manoeuvrability and emissions.
Published: 2026-09-09Read the story →A cruise ship takes shape in sections. Understanding that process makes shipyard news much easier to follow.
Published: 2026-09-09Read the story →Beyond Venice’s familiar waterfront lies an industrial story, with cruise ships built at Marghera.
Published: 2026-09-09Read the story →From Finland’s southwest coast to the River Ems, the construction map tells a different story from a cruise itinerary.
Published: 2026-09-09Read the story →
