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What's a sacrificial anode, sagging sampson-post or scum valve?
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Lashing bridge
A strong steel structure installed between hatches to permit the stowage of an additional tier of containers or heavier containers in the upper tier. Lashings can be applied at a higher level but can also remain short.
Cable vessel
A special ship designed to perform cable operations such as repair, laying and ploughing, usually combined repair-and-layer ship.
Nitrogen generator
Chemical tankers, gas carriers and reefer ships need clean, dry nitrogen for inerting, purging and cargo padding.