Other Flashcards
an accurate worldwide navigational and surveying facility based on the reception of signals from an array of orbiting satellites
Global Positioning System (GPS)
a type of fan that transmits power by converting rotational motion into thrust
Propeller
used to control the spread of oil to reduce the possibility of polluting shorelines and other resources
Oil Booms
a device or machine which produces steam onboard
Boiler
a form of internal combustion engine like that used in a bus
Diesel engine
a watertight vessel’s body that may be open or partially covered with a deck
Hull
refers to the movement of the ship wherein she is pushed forward by the waves and seems to move backward as she falls back into the troughs
Surging
designed to carry a variety of cargoes such as grains, fertilizers, sugars, salt,
ores, and raw chemicals which are loaded in loose condition directly into the holds
Bulk carriers
the rising and falling of the ship’s port and starboard sides with waves coming from abeam
Rolling
the act of throwing cargo or equipment overboard to lighten a ship or improve its stability in an emergency.
Jettison
a small electronic device that sends
distress signals to help search and rescue teams find people in need of help
EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon)
a post that secures ropes for mooring, towing, and other purposes
Bollard
a maritime route system that separates opposing streams of traffic
TSS (Traffic Separation Scheme)
vessel taken over from forward extremity to aft extremity
Length Overall (OA)
a perpendicular drawn to the waterline at the point where the foreside of the stern meets the summer load line
Forward Perpendicular (FP)
a perpendicular drawn to the waterline at the point where the aft side of the rudder post meets the summer load line
Aft Perpendicular (AP)
the maximum beam of the vessel measured from the outside edge of the shell plating on either side of the vessel
Extreme Breadth
a marking indicating the extent to which the weight of a load may safely
submerge a ship during summer. It is the line where the hull meets the surface of the water.
Summer Load Line
always present onboard a ship to ensure safety of the working crew
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
