The team used both experimental and computational methods to assess performance under stress. Scientists believe the concept could lead to ships that remain afloat without extensive ballast or internal compartmentalisation.

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The design uses a non-Newtonian fluid combined with engineering structures to help retain buoyancy even when breached. Early tests and simulations indicate the approach may improve stability and survivability compared with conventional hulls.