Depending on the purpose, the following definitions of breadth (B) are used: 1. The maximum breadth of the ship...
Loose cargo, such as cartons, drums, bags etc., stowed directly in the ship holds contrary to unitised, containerized...
A vertical bulwark-like structure on a forecastle deck intended to deflect and disperse head seas shipped over...
A triangular plate bracket joining structural members of the port and starboard sides at the stem.
Each cylinder is to contain not less than 1200 litres of fresh air. Every set of self-contained breathing apparatus...
Equipment that enables a person to get a supply of oxygen in an environment where little or no air exists, e.g...
1. That area from which the navigation and ship control is exercised, including thewheelhouse and bridge wings.
Deck on which the wheelhouse is located.
Risk of collision has always accompanied marine transport. Despite improved navigating equipment, this risk is...
Workstation from which the ship can be steered and operated during unmooring and mooring, lock passage, taking...
Those parts of the bridge on both sides of the ship wheelhouse that, in general, extend to the ship side.
Safety communication between ships from the position from which the ships are normally navigated (SOLAS).
Concise explanatory information to crew and passengers.
1. A term given to secondary coolants which are water solutions of calcium chloride, sodium chloride and magnesium...
A brittle fracture is when a crack suddenly propagates extremely rapidly, even at low stress level and can result...
Large following waves acting on the ship can force her to move with the same speed – the ship begins to move with...
Broken stowage is lost cargo space in the holds of a vessel due to the contour of the hull and/or the shape of...
Person who acts as an agent or intermediary in contract negotiations.
Commission that the broker is permitted to deduct from the gross premium before passing it to the insurer.
An alloy of copper and tin of superior corrosion and wear resistance properties to brass.