This Hole Keeps Ships Afloat
In 2016, the giant CMA CGM Vasco de Gama stopped dead in the Suez Canal — all because barnacles and plastic clogged its “sea chest.”
Yes, ships deliberately punch holes in the hull to suck in seawater. No sea chest = engines overheat, generators die, firefighting fails. Game over.
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? Chapters
00:00 – Intro
01:05 – Sea Cheast Anatomy and Purpose
02:22 – Why Design Matters: Physics and Flow
10:46 – The Hidden Risks
11:53 – Engineering Solutions
07:05 – The Smart Sea Cheast
https://Patreon.com/CasualNavigation
#seachest #CasualNavigation
Yes, ships deliberately punch holes in the hull to suck in seawater. No sea chest = engines overheat, generators die, firefighting fails. Game over.
⭐️ SUPPORTED BY PATREONS
https://Patreon.com/CasualNavigation
We really appreciate all the support from our Patreon members! Your generosity is what makes the Casual Navigation Crew (00:44) possible, and it allows us to keep making more and more videos for you.
? Chapters
00:00 – Intro
01:05 – Sea Cheast Anatomy and Purpose
02:22 – Why Design Matters: Physics and Flow
10:46 – The Hidden Risks
11:53 – Engineering Solutions
07:05 – The Smart Sea Cheast
https://Patreon.com/CasualNavigation
#seachest #CasualNavigation
Casual Navigation
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Casual Navigation creates content that explores many different aspects of the maritime industry, with the aim of making it fun and interesting for anyone to enjoy.
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