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What is a drillship?

Oil was first struck in the United States in 1859 at a depth of 69 feet underground, beginning the U.S. oil industry and oil rush. People...

Chikyū: World Record Drillship

Chikyū is a drillship built for scientific research, drilling holes as deep as 7,000 meters into the sea floor. The mission is to drill...

Ship propellers - how do they work?

Propellers are the driving force behind most ships and planes around the world. They can drive large commercial ships through the water...

How do Azimuth Thrusters work?

What is an azimuth thruster? Azimuth thrusters, also called azipods, are propellers mounted in a pod that provides thrust and steering by...

How do cruise ships work?

Have you ever been on a cruise ship? It can be a very relaxing experience - a smooth ride, good food, drinks, and lots of activities....

What is the difference between DP1, DP2, and DP3 vessels?

“Dynamic positioning may be the most important shipboard navigation system since the compass.” - Professional Mariner, Journal of the...

Crew transfer boats, enlarging Houston Ship Channel, new electric thrusters

It’s Good News Monday! This Monday we talk about: Flexible, green crew boats offer improved crew transfer solutions Balmoral's System...