The part of the vessel below decks at the stem.The narrow extremity of the vessel’s bow. Also the tank located in that part of the ship. … [Read more...]

The distinguishing character of all that part of a ship's frame and materials which lie towards the stem. … [Read more...]

In the direction of the ship's length from head to stern. … [Read more...]

Clause permitting contract to be broken in the event of uncontrollable events, e.g. war, strike government action, which preclude its fulfillment. … [Read more...]

A sound signal device (not necessarily mechanically operated). … [Read more...]

A modem version of the old term "forecastle," or bow section of the ship, where the crew used to lived. … [Read more...]

An athwartships steel member which can be either a ‘watertight floor’, ‘solid floor’, or a ‘bracket floor’. They act in way of the ship’s frames in the double bottom structure of the vessel and interconnect the ‘intercostal’ and ‘longitudinal’ members. Solid plate floors have lightening holes cut in and these serve to reduce the overall weight of the ship (and subsequent tonnage dues) as well as providing access for tank inspection personnel. … [Read more...]

Major uncontrolled flow of seawater into the vessel. … [Read more...]

A device comprised of a fine wire gauze that is fitted into the discharge end of a vent line. It prevents the passage of flame, but will allow vapor to pass through. Flame screens are also fitted to removable ullage plugs used to cover ullage holes on cargo tank tops. … [Read more...]

The reverse of falling or tumbling-home. As this can be only in the fore-part of the ship, it is said that a ship has a flairing-bow, when the topside falls outward fraom a perpendicular. Its uses are, to shorten the cathead, and yet keep the anchor clear of the bow. It also prevents the sea from breaking in upon the forecastle. … [Read more...]