This system lubricates the camshaft bearings, the roller guides and supplies oil to the hydraulic exhaust valve...
A log which is “slub-cut”, i.e. ripped lengthwise so that the resulting thick pieces have two opposite, parallel...
The CAP propulsion system is a new propulsion and manoeuvering system developed by Motala Verkstad. It consists...
Capacity of vessel can be measured in many ways depending upon the type of vessel. Capacity of traditional general...
A plan of the spaces available for cargo, fuel, fresh water, water ballast, etc, and containing cubic or weight...
Vessel demanding relatively large investments, e.g. cruise ships, gas and chemical tankers, etc.
In common understanding, by capsizing people generally mean a sudden passing of a ship from the upright position...
A warping head with a vertical axis used for handling mooring or other lines. - Anchor capstan – A capstan in...
The highest officer aboard ship responsible for the safety of the ship, crew and cargo. The captain oversees all...
Vessels specially designed for efficient transport of cars (pure car carriers), or variety of cars, trucks, tractors...
A one section ramp with flaps, integrated in a fixed or hoistable car deck panel, or just hinged or connected to...
Light decks fitted in ferries and ro-ro vessels. Except for pure car carriers, car decks are usually designed to...
Process of trapping carbon dioxide produced by burning fossil fuels or any other chemical or biological process...
Colourless extremely harmful gas that is heavier than air. It is stored in a liquefied state in fire extinguishers...
A fixed installation designed to displace the oxygen in the protected space and thus extinguish the fire, usually...
Amount of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds emitted due to the consumption of fossil fuels.
An odourless, colourless and toxic gas. Because it is impossible to see, taste or smell the toxic fumes, CO can...
A mechanical arrangement which provides flexibility in the alignment of a driving and driven shaft, i.e. a flexible...
The four main points of the compass: north, east, south and west.
The freight carried by a ship.