Brandon Barker

Marine structures constitute a significant and often underappreciated area of engineering. Their construction revolves around performance requirements that differ greatly from land-based structures due to the unique and challenging marine environment they must endure. These constructions include a wide range of projects, from bridges and ports to offshore wind farms and rigs. While the world …

Building the Unseen: The Foundations of Marine Structures Read More »

Sonar technology has come a long way since its initial development, and its advancements have opened new vistas in the exploration of the ocean floor—an environment that remains less known than the surface of the Moon. Sound Navigation and Ranging, commonly known as sonar, is a technique that uses sound propagation under water to navigate, …

Charting New Depths: Sonar Advances in Ocean Floor Mapping Read More »

Dredging is an essential activity in aquatic environments, primarily utilized for the maintenance of waterways, harbors, and ports, ensuring safe navigation, flood management, and even the reclamation of land. However, traditional dredging practices can sometimes harm the ecosystems under and around the water, causing a negative impact on biodiversity. Eco-friendly dredging techniques aim to minimize …

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Moving through the ocean or across a lake, one of the biggest challenges faced by vessels is stability. Whether it’s a small fishing boat or a large cruise ship, the rocking and rolling caused by waves and swells can be uncomfortable at best and dangerous at worst. To combat this, modern marine technology has given …

Sea-Legs: Stabilizing Technology for Vessels Read More »

Deep sea missions have long captured the human imagination, evoking images of mysterious creatures and untapped resources buried beneath miles of ocean water. The deep sea is one of the least explored areas on Earth, with vast stretches remaining uncharted and many secrets still locked away in its crushing depths. As the surface and near-surface …

Into the Abyss: The Role of Engineering in Deep Sea Missions Read More »

The maritime industry, spanning centuries, has continually adapted to advances in technology to improve navigation, safety, and efficiency. Today, one of the most transformative technologies reshaping this sector is the Internet of Things (IoT). Through the implementation of IoT, various devices and systems onboard ships can communicate with each other and with shore-based facilities in …

Smart Sailing: Implementing IoT in Maritime Operations Read More »

Dredging is a method of removing sediments and debris from the bottom of lakes, rivers, harbors, and other water bodies. It is a routine necessity in waterways around the world because it ensures safe passage for boats and ships, maintains the capacity of water storage areas, prevents flooding, and assists in cleaning polluted water bodies. …

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In the vast expanse of the world’s oceans, vessels of all shapes and sizes traverse the waters, undertaking tasks ranging from transporting cargo to exploring the depths below. These marine structures, designed to withstand formidable oceanic forces, rely on an essential discipline: structural analysis. Structural analysis is the study of how loads, forces, and stresses …

The Backbone of Marine Engineering: Structural Analysis for Vessel Integrity Read More »

Understanding Ocean Energy Ocean energy conversion is a captivating subject centered around harnessing the vast power of the seas. The ocean, covering over 70% of our planet’s surface, holds immense potential for renewable energy generation. This untapped reservoir could significantly contribute to the global energy mix, potentially reducing dependence on fossil fuels and mitigating climate …

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