A large space below deck for the stowage of cargo; the lowermost cargo compartment.

A cable used by helicopters for lifting or lowering persons in a pick-up operation. Also a device used for lifting or lowering a load, by means of a drum or lift-wheel around which rope or chain wraps.

The tendency of a ship to arch up amidships as the result of improper weight distribution (too much weight put at the ends and not enough amidships).

An innovative cutting process for metals, refractories, glass and many other materials. It provides a very clean cut without heat distortion, and an excellent finish.

A new concept for offshore loading developed by Hitec Marine AS.

A device to prevent the passage of flame, consisting of a mechanical valve which adjusts the flow opening in accordance with the pressure at the inlet of the valve in such a way that the efflux velocity cannot be less than 30 m/s.

Hydraulic cylinders used to lift panels of stacking hatch covers during operation.

Heat content of the fuel with the heat of vaporization included. The water vapor is assumed to be in a liquid state.

A foam compound, which expands during curing to fill voids.

BITFLOWER has been designed to transport molten bitumen, hot pitch, and related products of transportation temperatures up to 250°C. The double-skin hull surrounds two cargo holds with a cargo tank block installed in each of them.

The water-mist fire-fighting system developed by Finnish company Marioff. The HI-FOG system is based on the removal of harmful smoke and gases produced by a fire, and uses specially-developed sprinkler and spray heads.

“Don’t wait, activate” they are the instructions given to clients of Marioff new machinery space flooding total fire protection system, HI-FOG MT4. There is no need to evacuate personnel, seal the space or shut off the ventilation.

The HiBuoy is a new mono-buoy concept developed by Hitec Marine AS for mooring and loading of tankers.

Underwater dry stern seal replacement system developed by the Subsea Solutions Alliance.

Workstation from which the ship can be steered by a helmsman, preferably conceived for working in seated position.

A purpose-built helicopter landing area located on a ship including all structure, fire-fighting appliances and other equipment necessary for the safe operation of helicopters, (SOLAS).

A person who steers the vessel while underway.

A tiller or a wheel generally installed on the bridge or in the wheelhouse of a ship to turn the rudder.

Coefficient used to compare propulsion efficiency at the same Froude number. The higher the Heickel coefficient the better the performance (less power required to reach the same speed).

A helideck including any refuelling and hangar facilities, (SOLAS).