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What's a sacrificial anode, sagging sampson-post or scum valve?
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Very large crude carrier (VLCC)
Tankers in the 250,000 to 300,000 tonnes deadweight range were first introduced in the mid-1960s.
MOB RETRIEVAL EQUIPMENT
There are several types of man overboard retrieval equipment like ladders, scrambling nets, A-frames, Jason’s cradle, hydraulically operated platforms, etc.
Cabin
A compartment in the accommodation area provided for a passenger or member of the ship complement. With most cabins having their own private toilets, the location of these is important.