Abbreviation for a combination carrier designed to carry oil, bulk cargoes or ore cargoes.

Norwegian shipyard Fitjar Mek Verksted AS completed the 94m fishing vessel LIBAS according to the design from Vik-Sandvik AS, who developed a new hull form for a speed of 20 knots in loaded conditions.

A fishing vessel catching pelagic species by surrounding the shoals with purse seines.

A separator that cleans the oil from water and solid particles with continuous removal of separated water.

Separation of two intermixed and mutually insoluble liquid phases of different densities. Solids having a higher density than the liquids can be removed at the same time.

The introduction of inert gas into a tank already in the inert condition, with the purpose of further reducing the existing oxygen content...

Alfa Laval’s compact air separator designed to remove oil mist from crankcase gases with a cleaning efficiency of 99%.

The PCTC is a purpose-built vessel for the transportation of different types of rolling cargo, such as new private cars and trucks, heavy construction equipment, and other heavy loads.

The unlicensed member of the engine department. He is trained in all skills necessary to engine maintenance. Usually watchstander, but on some ships a day worker.

A space, located in the cargo area, containing pumps and their accessories for the handling of ballast and fuel oil.

A machine used to raise liquids from a low level to a higher one, or to provide liquid with an increase in energy enabling it to flow or build up a pressure.

Those portions of the accommodation which are used for halls, dining rooms, lounges and similar permanently enclosed spaces, (SOLAS).

Loudspeakers in cabins, mess rooms, etc., and on deck via which important information can be broadcast from a central point, mostly from the navigation bridge.

Refrigerated stores intended to preserve perishable foods for shipboard use.

Flag state protection of own shipping by the elimination of certain competive elements.

The Clubs are associations of shipowners and charterers, owned and controlled by the insured shipowner or charterer “Members”.

Various devices used to propel ships: paddle wheels, screw propellers, thrusters, waterjets. For ocean-going ships various types of screw propellers have almost exclusive application.

A system which provides thrust to propel the ship. It consists of propulsion machinery and the auxiliary systems needed to operate them...

A system of revolving rods that transmit power and motion from the main drive to the propeller. The shafting is supported by an appropriate number of bearings.

In August 2010, Wärtsilä introduced its Propulsion Condition Monitoring Service (PCMS) for all types of propulsion machinery. This service aims to provide the customer with information about the condition of his propulsion equipment.