Wooden planks which are used to partition holds to prevent the movement of loose bulk cargoes. They are fitted...
Granular cargoes that adversely affect the stability. During roll, the granular material, such as grain, coal...
A thin strip of metal which is used to adjust the clearance between mating parts, e.g. the two halves of a big...
A sea-going or coastal vessel which is not propelled by oars.
The development of a new ship design is carried out in three steps.
A ship lifting system. The ship elevator includes a number of hydraulic lift/lower chain jack stations on each...
Passenger ships of 100 gt and above and cargo ships of 300 gt and above are to have an identification number (IMO...
Hydrodynamic test centres equipped with model testing tanks and propulsor testing facilities to perform experiments...
A ship at sea moves in six degrees of motion: heave, sway, surge, roll, pitch and yaw. The first three are linear...
The motion of a ship through water requires energy to overcome resistance, i.e. the force working against movement...
The specific individual onboard the ship who is designated by the Company.
A manual describing means of access to carry out overall and close-up inspections and thickness measurements.
Depending on their mission, ships can be divided into different categories.
The incineration of wastes or other matter on board a ship, if such wastes or other matter have been generated...
A shipboard facility designed for the incineration of wastes or other matter on board, generated during the normal...
Regulation 26 of Annex I of MARPOL requires every oil tanker of 150 gt and above and every ship other than an oil...
According to MARPOL 73/78, Annex II, reg. 16, every ship of 150 tons gross tonnage certified to carry noxious liquid...
The plan consisting of procedures and descriptions of actions to be taken in the event of an oil pollution incident.
Any document that explains how to use, maintain and operate the ships and their equipment.
After installation on board, the machinery and the equipment is tested during dock tests and subsequent sea trials...