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What's a sacrificial anode, sagging sampson-post or scum valve?
Featured terms
Wake-field
When the ship is sailing ahead, the friction of the hull will create a boundary layer of water around the hull.
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.
Twistlock
A mechanical locking device at the corner of a container. Conventional twistlocks are locked and unlocked manually with operating rods.