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What's a sacrificial anode, sagging sampson-post or scum valve?
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Cargo tank of gas carrier
The liquid-tight shell designed to be the prime container of the cargo and includes all such containers whether or not associated with insulation or secondary barriers or both, (IGC Code).
Bearing pads
Support pads installed on the hatch coaming in order to transfer the weight of the cover, and any cargo it may be carrying, to the ship hull while allowing for relative movement between the cover and the hatch coaming.
Damage stability calculations
Calculations of stability of damaged ship are complicated and tedious. At present, two different analysis concepts are applied: the deterministic concept and the probabilistic concept.