is a liquid having a flash point lower than 37.8°C. A combustible liquid is a liquid having a flash point of 37.8°C or above, e.g. gasoline is a flammable liquid, whereas kerosene is a combustible liquid. … [Read more...]
Flexible boxship
a term which describes a container vessel designed with flexible length deck cell guides, capable of handling different lengths of containers, e.g. 20, 30 and 40 ft units. … [Read more...]
Full speed
Highest possible speed of a vessel … [Read more...]
Fuel Oil
A name given to the heaviest grades of residual fuel used in marine oil burning boilers. … [Read more...]
Freeing port
A port in the bulwark for the purpose of freeing the deck of water. … [Read more...]
Freeboard
The distance from the surface of the water to the main deck or gunwale.The distance from the water line to the top of the weather deck on the side. … [Read more...]
Free on Board
The charterer is responsible for the cost of loading the cargo. … [Read more...]
Free Discharge
The charterer is responsible for the cost of unloading the cargo. … [Read more...]
Foul anchor
Anchor has its own cable twisted around it or has fouled an obstruction. … [Read more...]
FORECASTLE
The short deck above the upper deck in forward for the vessel. … [Read more...]