A type of centrifugal cargo pump commonly installed on gas carriers and in terminals in the bottom of a cargo tank. It comprises a drive motor, impeller and bearings totally submerged by the cargo when the tank contains bulk liquid.
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BULK CARGO
Cargo such as oil, coal, ore, woodchips, etc. not shipped in bags or containers
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BUBBLE POINT
The differential gas pressure at which the first steady stream of gas bubbles is emitted from a wetted filter element under specified test conditions.
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TRAMP FREIGHTER
A cargo ship engaged in the tramp trade.
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ARC
A flash, caused by an electric current ionizing a gas or vapor.
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CAPACITY PLAN
A plan outlining the spaces available for fuel, cargo, ballast, fresh water, etc, with guides on weight and volume for spaces at various drafts and displacements
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COMBI
Vessel designed for a combination of passengers, and different types of cargo.
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DERRICK
A device for hoisting and lowering heavy weights, cargo, stores, etc
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DUNNAGE
Cushioning material placed among cargo to prevent their motion
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GENERAL CARGO
Non-bulk cargo. The cargo may be of various kinds
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ADIABATIC COMPRESSION
Compressing a gas without removing or adding heat.
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