Shipbuilding is the construction of ships, which takes place in a specialized facility known as a shipyard. Due to the smaller size and scope of the vessels being produced, boats do not necessarily require the full services of a shipyard but may be built in a boatyard or even smaller private facility. If you are searching for shipbuilding companies in Canada refer to hikemetal.com/.
Modern ships have been made of welded steel. The development of specialized steel in the 50s has largely eliminated the problem of brittle fracture, although there are still instances due to the unregulated use of grade A and B steel.
Block construction is a modern shipbuilding method that involves the assembly of prefabricated sections. Cross-sections of the superstructure are pre-built in a shipyard, taken to the building-dock (or slipway,) and then hoisted into position and attached.
Some of the more equipped shipyards are able to build equipment and utilities into the blocks, pre-installing pipes, plumbing, and electrical cables. The more components that can be built into the blocks before final assembly, the less effort is required once the hull is welded together.
Depending on design and materials, vessels reach a point in their lifespan where refitting and repair become impractical or impossible. The demolition of ships is called ship breaking- a process designed to allow materials and components to be reused and recycled.
