New York City has announced that it is set to join the ranks of operators utilizing hybrid-electric ferries, with plans to introduce its first public vessel for operation in New York harbor. The city’s mayor, Eric Adams, revealed that a contract has been awarded for the construction of the ferry, which is expected to begin […]
Stresses on ship have been discussed here. A ship like other objects is subjected to both stress and strain, and since the size of the ship is large, they serve a great importance. Ship is subject to stress and strain because loading, buoyancy, weather and machinery. All of them have different effect on ship structure. It […]
The Forgotten Legacy of Merchant Marine Piney Point. Nestled on the picturesque shores of the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland lies a piece of American maritime history that has often gone unnoticed by the public eye—the Merchant Marine Piney Point facility. This unassuming location, once a bustling training center for merchant mariners, holds a rich legacy […]
