The main reason why ships pump water out from the sides is because of ballasting operations. Ballasting is a very important aspect of a ship's ability to maintain stability and safe handling at sea.

Have you ever wondered how massive ships, weighing thousands of tons, stay afloat on water instead of sinking? The answer lies in a scientific principle called buoyancy, discovered by the ancient ...

Royal Caribbean continues to ramp up its fleet of massive cruise ships with the Legend of the Seas, one of the largest cruise ships in the world. Legend of the Seas touched water for the first time on ...

The study of hydrodynamic interactions in shallow water is pivotal for enhancing maritime safety and informing the design of both vessels and navigational infrastructures. When ships operate in ...

HOLLAND, MI -- The historic replica tall ship, ‘Friends Good Will’ will not voyage up the Lake Michigan coast to make an appearance at the Tulip Time Festival this year. Due to low water levels, the ...

Ships conjure the romance of sailing the seven seas. Since time immemorial, people have put to sea in some of the most graceful machines humanity has ever built. From Greek triremes cutting through ...