How do ships maintain their balance?

How do ships maintain their balance?
Did you know that many of the stones in Bruges come from faraway places? They were brought along as ballast to keep ships stable at sea. Today, software, ballast tanks, and tables ensure that balance, but the principle remains the same. Floating is not the same as...
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Digital shipbuilding: Cutting costs and lead times

Digital shipbuilding: Cutting costs and lead times
In the budget breakdown of a new ship build, around 5% of project spending goes to engineering; 25–35% goes to direct and indirect labor. The majority of the budget—some 60–70%—owes directly to material costs. The key, then, to controlling project cost isn’t just in...
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