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In this video, I explain (using pictures) why bilge keels are an essential component of a ship's construction. The role of bilge keels in preventing flooding and subsequent sinking is also explained.
Contents of this video will benefit mariners preparing for exams (written and oral examinations).
Mariners will also benefit by watching the following videos:
Ship Construction
Stiffening of ship’s plates: • Stiffening of ship’s p...
Forces experienced by a ship: • Forces experienced by ...
Torsion of the hull and local stresses: • Torsion of the hull an...
Stress distribution and deflection simulation: • Stress Distribution an...
Longitudinal and transverse framing systems: • Longitudinal and Trans...
Principle dimensions of a vessel: • Are you familiar with ...
Difference between GRT and NRT: • Watch this video to fi...
Pumping and piping arrangements on a vessel: • Don't let the Pumping ...
Form coefficients: • What are Form Coeffici...
Information derived from a ship’s lines plan: • What information can y...
Ship’s plan: • What kind of informati...
How a ship is built: • Watch this video to kn...
Design limitations of bulk carrier: • Why design limitations...
How can a ship lose its class: • How can a ship lose it...
Types of survey conducted on ships: • What are the types of ...
How is the bulbous bow of a ship constructed? • How is the Bulbous Bow...
What are the different types of ship rudders? • What are the different...
What is the role of PV valves on ships? • What is the role of pr...