A light metal of a good resistance to atmospheric corrosion. It is used as the base metal for light alloys.
Aluminium alloyed with materials such as copper, manganese, silicon or magnesium, to improve their strength.
Brass containing up to 6% aluminium in order to improve resistance to corrosion.
A copper aluminium alloy containing 4-11% of aluminium and other elements for particular properties. It is used...
Parameters such as barometric pressure, engine room and seawater temperatures and relative humidity to be taken...
Environmental conditions that the crew is exposed to during periods of work, leisure or rest.
1. A nautical term, which refers to the longitudinal centerline of a ship. 2. In ship construction amidships is...
An indicating instrument used to measure electrical current flow.
Noxious, pungent gas, extremely soluble in water and alcohol. It is used as a refrigerant. Further Ammonia is used...
Amount of unreacted ammonia emitted from a control equipment such as electrostatic precipitator, selective catalytic...
A standard unit for the measurement of electric current.
The ratio of output to input magnitude in a device which is designed to produce an increased value output.
The maximum displacement of a varying quantity, measured from some datums.
Analogue components generate time-continuous outputs (volts, pressure, and so forth) to manipulate process inputs...
A heavy forging or casting shaped to grip the sea bottom, and by means of a cable or rope, holds a ship or other...
A heavy chain used for holding a vessel at anchor. The total length of chain is to be divided in approximately...
A recess in the bow plating large enough to accommodate the anchor so that there is no projection outside of shell...
Each windlass shall be tested under working conditions after installation on-board to demonstrate satisfactory...
Rauma Brattvaag has provided anchoring and mooring systems for 140,000m3 LNG tankers built by Daewoo for Bergesen...
Low-noise anchoring and mooring equipment are valued by Carnival Cruise Lines, whose 70,400gt ELATION and PARADISE...