MarineCraft Journal | Maritime Technology The Automatic Identification System transmits real-time vessel data across VHF frequencies to ships, coastal stations, and satellites, improving situational awareness in congested waterways and supporting search and rescue operations globally. This guide covers how AIS works, what Class A and Class B systems do differently, what data is broadcast, and […]
Archives for November 2025
Understanding the Prow of a Ship
MarineCraft Journal | Naval Architecture The prow is more than the forward tip of a vessel. It’s a load-bearing structural element, a hydrodynamic determinant, and the feature that most visibly expresses a ship’s form and purpose. Understanding it is foundational to understanding how ships are designed and why they perform as they do. By MarineCraft […]
Margin Lines in Naval Architecture
MarineCraft Journal | Naval Architecture The margin line is a subtle but powerful concept, an imaginary safety threshold drawn below the main deck that ensures vessels are assessed against stricter flooding criteria than the deck itself, providing a critical buffer between calculation and catastrophe. By MarineCraft Journal · May 2026 · 5 min read 76 […]
