A technique using numerical methods and algorithms to solve and analyze problems that involves fluid flows.

Internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber during the final stage of compression.

A steel bar fitted on hatch coaming upper plate against the seal, providing a weathertight joint.

A firetube boiler which can generate steam by oil firing or the use of diesel engine exhaust gas.

A joint root condition in a groove weld in which weld metal extends through the joint thickness.

The number of officers and crew employed upon a vessel for its safe navigation and operation.

Indicates whether different goods can be safely stowed together in one cargo space or in adjacent holds.

The process of placing magnets and iron masses so as to neutralize the effect of magnetism existing or induced in the ship hull...

An instrument using either a magnet or a gyroscope for steering or taking navigational bearings.

The subdividing of the hull by transverse watertight bulkheads so that the ship may remain afloat under some conditions of flooding.

An internal space separated by bulkheads or plating.

The company official from the ship operator who will be responsible for developing, maintaining and enforcing the company security policies as set out in the Ship Security Plan.

The owner of the ship or any other organization or person such as the manager, or the bareboat charterer, who has taken the responsibility for operation of the ship from the owner of the ship.

An access hatchway in a deck, with a ladder leading down, generally for the crew.

A machine used onboard to reduce the volume of garbage produced on a ship by compacting it under pressure. Compactors are mainly used aboard passenger ships.

The switching action which transfers the current from one arm of a bridge to the next one, that is to conduct.

Workstation for operation and control of the equipment for distress/safety communication and public correspondence communication.

A revolving screw-like device that drives the ship. The screwtype propeller consists of a hub and blades, all spaced at equal angles about the axis. When the blades are integral with the hub, the propeller is known as a solid propeller.

A fuel supply system in which two or more high-pressure pumps supply a common manifold or rail. Timing valves determine the timing and extent of fuel delivery to the cylinder injectors.

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