Casual Navigation

Dec 06 2024 20 ep. 7 mins 9
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Casual Navigation publishes Maritime Edutainment, making the maritime world more accessible for everyone to explore. New videos are released every other Friday. Business & Sponsorship Enquiries: [email protected]

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What Happened To The Americans “Unsinkable” Battleship of Pearl Harbor?

Dec 06 2024 8 mins  
In this video, we uncover the incredible story of the USS Nevada — a battleship that survived the attack on Pearl Harbor and went on to play a key role in World War II. From innovative design to heroic actions, discover how this naval icon earned its title as "The Unsinkable Battleship." ✩SUPPORTED BY PLUS MEMBERS✩ https://patreon.com/casualnavigation Thank You to all Plus m

What are TSHDs & How Do They Work?

Nov 08 2024 4 mins  
In this video we take a look at Trailing Suction Hopper Dredgers to find out what they are and how they work. ✩SUPPORTED BY PLUS MEMBERS✩ https://patreon.com/casualnavigation Thank You to all Plus members on Patreon. Your support helps keep these videos freely accessible to everyone across social media. ✩DISCLAIMER✩ All content on this channel is provided for entertainmen

Why Do Gas Carriers Have These Humps?

Oct 25 2024 7 mins  
In this video, we look at gas carriers and investigate the physics behind their cargo compression for storage and transportation. ✩SUPPORTED BY PLUS MEMBERS✩ https://patreon.com/casualnavigation Thank You to all Plus members on Patreon. Your support helps keep these videos freely accessible to everyone across social media. ✩WITH THANKS✩ ➼ Images used under license from

Why Are Cruise Ship Pools So Small?

Oct 11 2024 6 mins  
In this video, we ask why the swimming pools on cruise ships are so small, especially considering they may have thousands of passengers wanting to use each one. ✩SUPPORTED BY PLUS MEMBERS✩ https://patreon.com/casualnavigation Thank You to all Plus members on Patreon. Your support helps keep these videos freely accessible to everyone across social media. ✩WITH THANKS✩ ➼

They Couldn't Even Call For Help... What Happened To The SS Yarmouth Castle?

Sep 27 2024 9 mins  
In this video, we investigate what happened to the SS Yarmouth Castle when a fire broke out in the middle of the night. ✩SUPPORTED BY PLUS MEMBERS✩ https://patreon.com/casualnavigation Thank You to all Plus members on Patreon. Your support helps keep these videos freely accessible to everyone across social media. ✩WITH THANKS✩ ➼ Images used under license from shuttersto

Why Can't Ships Reverse Around Corners?

Sep 13 2024 7 mins  
In this video, we investigate why ships are so hard to manoeuvre when going astern. ✩SUPPORTED BY PLUS MEMBERS✩ https://patreon.com/casualnavigation Thank You to all Plus members on Patreon. Your support helps keep these videos freely accessible to everyone across social media. ✩WITH THANKS✩ ➼ Images used under license from shutterstock.com Cars - MicroOne / Shutterstoc

This Accident Changed Shipping Forever!

Aug 30 2024 9 mins  
In this video, we ask what happened to the Herald of Free Enterprise. ✩SUPPORTED BY PLUS MEMBERS✩ https://patreon.com/casualnavigation Thank You to all Plus members on Patreon. Your support helps keep these videos freely accessible to everyone across social media. ✩WITH THANKS✩ ➼ Images used under license from shutterstock.com Cars - Golden Sikorka / Shutterstock.com Ca

Do Aircraft Carriers Have Right of Way?

Aug 16 2024 7 mins  
Play Conflict of Nations for FREE on PC, iOS or Android: 💥 https://con.onelink.me/kZW6/CANA001 Receive a Unique Starter Pack, available only for the next 30 days! ✩ABOUT THIS VIDEO✩ In this video, we investigate the collision regulations, asking whether aircraft carriers get right of way over other vessels. ✩SUPPORTED BY PLUS MEMBERS✩ https://patreon.com/casualnaviga

Why Do Ships Have Flat Bottoms?

Aug 02 2024 5 mins  
In this video, we ask why the hulls of commercial ships are flat on the bottom, while yachts and older vessels are all curved. We learn the difference between form stability and weight stability and see the impact it has on hull design. ✩SUPPORTED BY PLUS MEMBERS✩ https://patreon.com/casualnavigation Thank You to all Plus members on Patreon. Your support helps keep these video

Why Don't Tugs Turn Ships?

Jul 19 2024 6 mins  
✩ABOUT THIS VIDEO✩ In this video, we investigate the effect of the pivot point when it comes to manoeuvring large ships. We explain how pivot point theory gives us a good explanation of the effects, but also show you the underlying forces at play so that you can get a deeper understanding of the principles. ✩SUPPORTED BY PLUS MEMBERS✩ https://patreon.com/casualnavigation T