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What's a sacrificial anode, sagging sampson-post or scum valve?
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SEISMIC SHIPS
Seismic surveys to locate subsea oil and gas bearing geological formation are carried out by seismic survey ships. The seismic ship periodically emits a percussive signal from an airgun array, which is reflected from subsea formations.
Coastguard vessel
A ship that can monitor, patrol and protect coastal waters and also can carry out pollution control, salvage and firefighting tasks.
Combined diesel-electric and gas turbine (CODAG) propulsion
A hybrid machinery system with a gas turbine and diesel engines driving generators to create electric power for both propulsion and the hotel side.