A novel radar-based system displaying ship’s unique identification numbers alongside the radar vectors. AIS equipment consists of a central unit that collates information from the ship’s navigation systems...

The ignition of a combustible material without initiation by a spark or flame, when the material has been raised to a temperature at which self-sustaining combustion occurs.

Container equipped for the transportation of vehicles.

One of three possible phases of iron and carbon atoms in carbon steel, characterised by a face-centred cubit unit. See also Ferrite and Cementite.

Atriums are public spaces within a single main vertical zone spanning three or more open decks, (SOLAS).

A nozzle arrangement through which fuel oil is forced under pressure in order to leave as a fine spray i.e. atomized.

Subdivision of a material into its smallest particles, such as fuels reduced to a fine spray mist by diesel engine injectors.

Across the ship, at right angles to the fore-and-aft centre-line. Said of cargo stowed in this way, as opposed to length-wise.

A special configuration of the afterbody lines used to compensate for the side thrust generated by a propeller and make a more equal water flow into the propeller.

1. Behind a vessel. 2. Backward; in a reverse direction. If a vessel moves backwards it is said to move astern, opposite to ahead.

Place on deck, in mess rooms, etc., assigned to crew and passengers where they have to meet according to the muster list when the corresponding alarm is released or announcement made.

A large three-dimensional structure of plating and sections used in the construction of a ship.

Built by Kraljevica Shipyard, Croatia, the ASPHALT SEMINOLE has been designed for worldwide service transporting cargoes requiring to be carried at temperature up to 250°C...

The condition of weld metal, welded joints, and weldments after welding, but prior to any subsequent thermal, mechanical, or chemical treatments.

By “Arrest” is meant the detention of a ship because of some infringement of regulations, either port or national. When a maritime lien is to be exercised the ship may also be “arrested”.

A vessel passing through the locks shall normally be assisted by locks locomotives using steel towing wires. Article 59 of the Regulations on Navigation in Panama Canal Waters (www.pancanal.com) defines...

An inert gas used to shield the molten metal during argon arc welding.

A type of electronic navigational chart (ENC) format. The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) publishes the digital raster charts in Hydrographic Chart Raster Format (HCRF).

A body immersed in fluid is subject to an upwards force equal to the weight of the fluid displaced.

Arc welding is the fusing of two metals using heat produced by an electric arc formed between them.