The inclination of a ship to one side (see list). Also the corner of an angle, bulb angle or channel, commonly used in reference to the moulded line.

Damage caused to a ship as a result of sailing in heavy weather. Typically bending and buckling of forepeak, side shell and bottom structure.

Heavy running occurs when engines reach the maximum continuous rating before they reach full rev/min.

The system used to move heavy ship modules. The first STS was installed in Bremer Vulkan Yard, Germany.

Specialized ships capable of transporting non-standardized heavy cargoes. They can be subdivided into four main categories: project cargo ships, open deck cargo ships, dock ships, and semi-submersible ships.

A cargo-handling device for heavy large items.

The FAIRPLAYER was built by the Damen Shipyards Galati, Romania. The ship was completed entirely in Galati, except for the fitting of the cargo cranes.

The up and down linear motion of a ship in the sea.

A very light line that is thrown between the ship and the berth and is used to draw the messenger line ashore.

Pipes through which steam or thermal oil passes to heat HFO or liquid cargoes in order to reduce their viscosity for pumping purposes or to maintain a required temperature.

The process in which the ambient temperature is raised by adding heat to the air, to reach higher air temperature.

A device which can detect a fire, or a considerable change in temperature, as a result of the action of heat on a sensing element.

A statement, usually in the form of a system diagram, of the heat energy available in a system and the way it is distributed.

A liquid storage tank which maintains a head or gravity pressure in the system. It acts as an expansion tank and also supplies liquid to make up for system losses.

Chemicals that are dangerous and likely to harm people health.

An area which, for the purpose of the installation and use of electrical equipment, is regarded as dangerous. Such hazardous areas are graded into hazardous zones depending upon the probability of the presence of a flammable gas mixture.

Also known as toxic air pollutants or air toxics, are those pollutants that cause or may cause cancer or other serious health effects, such as reproductive effects or birth defects, or adverse environmental and ecological effects.

Ropes supported by stanchions around an open hatch to prevent persons from falling into a hold.

Synthetic or natural fibre rope or wire rope used for mooring, warping and towing.

A tube through which anchor chain is led overboard from the windlass wildcat on deck through the ship side. A doubling plate is fitted around it at the forecastle deck and a chafing ring at the ship side.