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energy

Carbon-neutral fuel is energy fuel or energy systems which have no net greenhouse gas emissions or carbon footprint.

energy

A carbon offset is a reduction in emissions of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases made in order to compensate for emissions made elsewhere.

energy

A cost applied to carbon pollution to encourage polluters to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases they emit into the atmosphere:

energy

The process of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide.

energy

Carbon Tracker is a London-based not-for-profit think tank researching the impact of climate change on financial markets.

energy

A carburettor is a device that mixes air and fuel for internal combustion engines in an appropriate air–fuel ratio for combustion.

marine

A mechanical arrangement which provides flexibility in the alignment of a driving and driven shaft, i.e. a flexible coupling.

marine

The four main points of the compass: north, east, south and west.

marine

The freight carried by a ship.

marine

Cargo access equipment such as stern ramps, side ports, bow doors, etc. See also Ro-ro cargo handling gear.

marine

The part of the ship that contains cargo holds, cargo tanks, slop tanks and cargo pump-rooms including pump rooms, cofferdams, ballast and void spaces adjacent to cargo tanks and also deck area...

marine

The arrangement for containment of cargo including, where fitted, a primary andsecondary barrier, associated insulation and any intervening spaces, and adjacent structure if necessary for the support of these elements.

marine

A space used for the control of cargo handling operations.

marine

Shipboard cranes of various types and capacities are still required for multi-purpose cargo vessels, geared bulk carriers, feeders, reefers, heavy lift vessels and some forest product carriers.

marine

Equipment used for loading/discharging operations: e.g. cargo cranes, side-loading system with conveyors, sideshifters, elevators, belt conveyors, ro-ro cargo handling gearand cargo pumping systems.

marine

The ship has four membrane type cargo tanks. A tripod mast is built inside each tank with the filling line and two 1700 m3/h electric, submersible pumps attached. Complete discharge can be done within 12 hours...

marine

A Very Large Gas Carrier has normally the capacity to load about 80,000m3 of LPG. In order for the gas carrier to safely load, unload and carry liquefied gases a set of systems and equipment installations are required:

marine

Pump rooms and other enclosed spaces which contain cargo handling equipment and similar spaces for cargo handling.

marine

A general term applied to any deck opening leading to the cargo holds.

marine

A record of the goods accepted for loading on one vessel.