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    Anchor chain, anchor cable
    Anchor chain, anchor cable
    A heavy chain used for holding a vessel at anchor. The total length of chain is to be divided in approximately equal parts between the two bower anchors.
    Archimedes’ principle and ship equilibrium
    Archimedes’ principle and ship equilibrium
    A body immersed in fluid is subject to an upwards force equal to the weight of the fluid displaced.
    Control and Communication Centre (3C)
    Control and Communication Centre (3C)
    The Wärtsilä 3C is a fully integrated vessel control system with a single interface. It allows the seamless integration of all the essential vessel control systems...
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