A ship is composed of many parts, and according to the functions and purposes of each part, it can be comprehensively classified into three major parts: the hull, the ship's power plant, and the ship's electrical system.
The hull is the basic part of a ship, which can be divided into the main body and the superstructure. The main body generally refers to the part below the upper deck, which is a hollow body with a specific shape surrounded by the hull (bottom and sides) and the upper deck. It is a key part to ensure the required buoyancy, navigation performance, and hull strength of the ship. The hull is generally used for arranging power plants, loading cargo, storing fuel and fresh water, and arranging various other compartments.