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Ask most people in shipping what a bulk carrier’s “size” actually tells you, and the answer can get vague fast – a DWT figure, a hold count, a canal restriction, rarely the same thing twice. It can

For the world’s elite, the superyacht is the pinnacle of opulence. These behemoths of the sea are feats of oceanic design and engineering, offering an unparalleled experience for those with the

This month we meet Adrian Scales, Head of Nautical who joined Brookes Bell in 2007 after 18 years at sea.  Here we ask him a bit more about his career and life outside work. I was born in

In recent years, the maritime industry has undergone a drastic transformation as container ships balloon in size. The construction of these Ultra-Large Container Vessels (ULCVs) capable of

What is metallurgy? Let’s start with a definition. What exactly is meant by the term metallurgy? At its simplest, metallurgy is the study of the exploitation of metals. Metallurgy is an ancient

With global trade still carried overwhelmingly by sea, shipbuilding remains an industry intrinsically linked to global commerce. Since the dawn of the twenty-first century, shipbuilding companies

With approximately 90% of the world’s goods transported by sea, it is no understatement to say that container shipping is one of the most vital parts of global modern commerce, transporting

If you’ve even a passing interest in modern industrial processes and manufacturing, you’ve no doubt heard about materials science and the associated discipline of materials testing. But, if you want

If you read any form of maritime media, you will undoubtedly encounter a regular supply of stories about robotics and digitalisation.  If you believe all the latest proclamations from