How Seawater Sabotages Ships: Crash Course Engineering #43

The video explores marine engineering, focusing on the role of shipping in global trade and the challenges faced in marine environments. It covers the complexities of designing ships to withstand ocean conditions, including propulsion, cavitation, corrosion, and marine life fouling. The video also discusses the construction and deployment of ships, highlighting the innovative solutions engineers use to overcome these challenges.

What are some of the challenges that ships face while crossing the ocean?

How does marine engineering differ from engineering on land or in the air?

What is cavitation and how does it affect ship propellers?

Explain the concept of galvanic corrosion and how it can be prevented in marine engineering.

What are some methods used to combat fouling on ship hulls?

What role do marine engineers play in ensuring the safety and efficiency of ships?

Describe the process of building large ships and the challenges involved.