A seine is a large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water by attaching weights along the bottom edge and floats along the top.

Separation of goods which for different reasons must not be stowed together.

Tanks which are completely separated from the cargo oil and fuel oil systems and which are permanently applied for the carriage of ballast or cargo other than oil or noxious substances.

Solids separated from a liquid.

An early warning detection system that prevents would-be intruders from boarding a vessel undetected. The system includes deck-mounted floodlights in combination with bridge wing searchlights.

An action level established by an Administration or Contracting Government that represents their assesment of the likelihood that a security incident will be attempted or will occur.

Any suspicious act or circumstance threatening the security of a ship.

The 90t, 13.6m x 3.4m x 3.4m covered cassette of 157 m3 maximum capacity accepted by the Swedish Railway, used for the transport of forest products from Scandinavia to North Europe.

The ratio of the second moment of area to the distance measured from the neutral axis to the extreme adge of the section, e.g. the deck or bottom plating of a ship.

A grouping of electrical services which are fed from the main switchboard.

A liquid or gas which is first cooled in the evaporator of a refrigeration system and then circulated through the refrigerated space.

A liquid used for the transmission of heat, without a change of its state.

The liquid-resisting outer element of a cargo containment system designed to ensure temporary containment of any envisaged leakage of liquid cargo through the primary barrier...

The licensed member of the deck department, in charge twelve to four watch. A ship navigation officer.

The licensed member of the engine department, in charge of twelve to four watch. On steam vessels he usually is responsible for boilers, on diesels, the evaporators and the auxiliary equipment.

A term used to describe a ship which has adequate strength, freeboard and stability in order to carry and deliver its cargo in good condition.

The ability of a ship to operate in all types of weather and sea states.

The structural support for an item of machinery or equipment.

The speed of searching vessels directed by the on-scene commander or co-ordinator surface search.

A pattern according to which vessels and/or aircraft may conduct a coordinated search.