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    Immersion suit, also survival suit

    Immersion suit, also survival suit

    A protective suit that reduces the body heat-loss of a person wearing it in cold water, e.g. when rescuing someone from the sea.
    Galley

    Galley

    A kitchen on a ship. The galley and the messroom are usually on the same deck. It is ideal to have provision stores at the same level. If this is not possible, direct stairs should connect the galley and provision stores.
    CODAG propulsion system of CORAL PRINCESS

    CODAG propulsion system of CORAL PRINCESS

    The CORAL PRINCESS built in 2002 at Chantier de l’Atlantique is P&O first CODAG cruise liner.
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