A small German town on the river Ems hides one of Europe’s largest and most advanced shipyards – the Meyer Werft. The shipyard, now in the
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Ship Buoyancy and Stability: How Ships Float and Stay Upright
Have you ever looked at a giant ship and wondered how such a heavy object made of steel floats in water? I know I have.
Nuclear-Powered Icebreaker Yamal: The Shark of the Arctic
As the child of a nuclear engineer, my fascination with nuclear-powered ships does not come as a surprise. Add to it the fact that my
Isambard Kingdom Brunel and his Ships
The Industrial Revolution began in Britain in the 18th century and was a time of reason and enlightenment, of ingenuity and progress, of whistling steam-powered
Rotterdam: How a Harbor Strike Created the Largest Chinatown in Europe
It is a chilly spring day in 2019. Looking at the quiet streets of Rotterdam’s neighborhood of Katendrecht and the spruced-up buildings that line them,
Liquefaction of Bulk Cargo Explained
Bulk carriers make up around 21 percent of today’s merchant ships. They are special ships used to transport solid bulk cargo, defined by the International
How Cruise Ships Work (Part 3): The Bridge and the Engine Room
It’s like back in the days when we were little children. Grandpaw’s almost mystical tool shed was strictly off limits, but we were just dying
How Cruise Ships Work (Part 2): Laundry, Housekeeping and Kitchens
The number of people who choose to spend their vacation on a cruise is growing worldwide. With each new cruise ship on the market, cruise
How Cruise Ships Work (Part 1): Water and Waste Management
When cruise lines advertise their ships, they usually parade their most exotic travel destinations, their award-winning gourmet restaurants, their luxury cabins and lounge areas, as
A Guide to Hamburg’s Port Anniversary
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