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What's a sacrificial anode, sagging sampson-post or scum valve?
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External cylinders
Hydraulic cylinders mounted outside the hatch covers used for opening and closing them.
Stability documentation
Onboard Stability Documentation is the part of As Build Drawings. In order to operate the ship in a safe way, the documentation must be legible, clear and easy to use.
Fuel oil treatment
Fuels supplied to a ship must be treated on board before use in order to remove solid as well as liquid contaminants. The solid contaminants in the fuel are mainly rust, sand, dust and refinery catalysts.