In a direction away from the centerline of the ship.

The diffusion of a solvent through a semi-permeable membrane which separates two solutions of different concentrations, such that the concentrations are equalized.

An emulsion containing 70% of natural bitumen finely dispersed in water and stabilised by a package of additives. The bitumen is extracted in a Venezuelan region known as the Orinoco Belt.

A combination carrier similar in construction to an ore carrier but also features side tanks for the carriage of oil.

A single-deck bulk carrier having two longitudinal bulkheads and a deep double bottom throughout the cargo region and intended for carriage of ore cargoes in the center holds only.

A person, a company, or a government agency, or a representative of a company keeping operational control over a terminal.

Operational design is that part of the design process, which ensures that the crew and stevedores can operate a ship effectively.

Ready for immediate use.

An instruction book provided by manufacturer, which details the correct operating procedure for a piece of equipment.

Engine data, like cylinder peak pressure, exhaust gas temperature, etc., from the engine log which are related to the NOx emissions performance.

The external openings may be listed into the following categories, depending on their means of closure: unprotected, weathertight, watertight. Only watertight openings do not lead to progressive flooding.

In the middle of 1990’s, Dole Fresh Fruit International looked for vessels able to transport 1000 reefer 40ft containers.

Built by IHC Holland Dredgers BV Shipyard the RIJNBORG is the open top cellular container carrier with a capacity of 1700TEU. This type of vessel is characterized by the absence of hatch covers, allowing fast loading and unloading.

The ratio of the thrust power to the power absorbed by the propeller operating without a hull attached, i.e. in open water.

An ocean or sea outside territorial limits, i.e. international waters.

A non-pressurized compartment at ambient pressure that allows the diver to be transported to and from the work site.

A standard of subdivision of a ship by bulkheads, which results in the ship remaining afloat with any one compartment flooded...

The commander of a rescue unit designated to co-ordinate search and rescue operations within a specified area.

On-load release mechanisms designed to permit the release of the davit-launched lifeboat from fall wires when ship is still making way through the water or in rough sea.

Surveys carried out to state the ship condition prior to or after her chartering. The main purpose is to record deficiencies or damages.