A cargo shipped in loose condition and of a homogeneous nature. Cargoes that are shipped unpackaged either dry, such as grain and ore, or liquid, such as petroleum products. Bulk service generally is not provided on a regularly scheduled basis, but rather as needed, on specialized ships, transporting a specific commodity.
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BULK CARGO
Cargo such as oil, coal, ore, woodchips, etc. not shipped in bags or containers
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TRAMP FREIGHTER
A cargo ship engaged in the tramp trade.
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DISPOSABLE
An element intended to be discarded and replaced after one service cycle.
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ANAEROBIC
A condition in which 'free' or dissolved oxygen is not present in the water.
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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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BRIDGING
A condition of filter element loading in which contaminant spans the space between adjacent sections of a filter element, thus blocking a portion of the useful filtration.
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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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ACID CONDITION IN SYSTEM
Condition in which refrigerant or oil in a system, is mixed with vapor and fluids that are acidic in nature.
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HIGH WATER STAND
The condition at high water when there is no sensible change in the height of the water. A similar condition at low water is called LOW WATER STAND
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