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What's a sacrificial anode, sagging sampson-post or scum valve?
Featured terms
Pilot ladder
A rope ladder provided for a pilot to embark and disembark safely. The pilot ladders shall be located in a place clear from any possible ship discharges.
Remotely-operated vehicle (ROV)
Tethered underwater robot. ROVs are common in deepwater industries. They became essential in the 1980s when the depth of many offshore projects excluded the use of divers.
Cylinder head, cylinder cover
A metal casting which fits over a cylinder.
