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What's a sacrificial anode, sagging sampson-post or scum valve?
Featured terms
Icing
Icing caused by freezing sea spray or snow forming a layer of ice on deck and superstructure when operating in low temperatures may have major impact on the safety and general operation of a vessel.
Stability documentation
Onboard Stability Documentation is the part of As Build Drawings. In order to operate the ship in a safe way, the documentation must be legible, clear and easy to use.
Load line mark
Ships must have a load line mark located amidships on both sides to indicate the maximum allowable draught under specified conditions (geographical and seasonal).
