MV China Star

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/mv-china-star

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the design type?SWATH (Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull)
2. What is the hull configuration?Twin-hull, with two submerged hulls supporting a superstructure
3. Why does it have two hulls?It has two wide, submerged hulls that keep the ship very steady, so it rolls and pitches less in waves.
4. How does it make passengers feel better?Because it stays steadier, passengers feel less seasickness and can enjoy activities on board more easily.

SWATH (Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull): A naval architecture design featuring two submerged hulls for enhanced stability and reduced wave impact.
Monohull: A vessel with a single hull, the most common design for traditional ships and boats.
Seakeeping: The ability of a vessel to remain stable and comfortable when operating in various sea conditions.
Naval Architecture: The engineering discipline concerned with the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of marine vessels.