Forced induction is the process of delivering compressed air to the intake of an internal combustion engine.

The watertight compartment situated forward of the collision bulkhead.

In line with the length of the ship; longitudinal.

A superstructure which extends from the forward perpendicular aft to a point which is forward of the after perpendicular. The forecastle may originate from a point forward of the forward perpendicular, (ICLL).

A deck forming the upper boundary of a forecastle.

The lower end of a ship's stem which curves to meet the keel.

Forensic engineering has been defined as "the investigation of failures - ranging from serviceability to catastrophic - which may lead to legal activity, including both civil and criminal".

Anticipation of future power generation requirements from a power source.

Packaged timber, pulp, board, newsprint, lightweight coated (LWC) paper, baled waste paper.

Steel worked to a desired shape by hammering while extremely hot.

A machine used to pick up and move goods loaded on pallets or skids.

FSA is a rational and systematic process for assessing the risks associated with shipping activity and for evaluating the costs and benefits of options for reducing these risks.

Formation fluid refers to the naturally occurring liquids and gases contained in geologic formations.

At or in the direction of the bow. Also the fore part of the ship.

A vertical line through the intersection of the foreside of the stem with the waterline on which the length is measured.

The part of a ship where entrance region meets the parallel middle body.

Any naturally occurring organic fuel formed in the earth’s crust.

The process to reduce the use of fossil fuels to zero. Also know as renewable energy transition.

A poer station that burns fossil fuels such as natural gas or coal to produce electricity.

Naturally occurring organic fuel produced in the earth such as oil, gas and coal. Fossil fuels were produced billions of years ago and are expensive to extract from the earth. Fossil fuels are non renewable and when burnt for energy are damaging to the environment in producing carbon dioxide.