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hydrostatic release mechanism

hydrostatic release mechanism

Created OnFebruary 7, 2018
byCapt. Angad S Cheema
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A system of releasing a piece of equipment when immersed in water.

Related:

  • Brackish water arrival draught (BWAD)
  • Hog (Hogging)
  • Dead water
  • Draft (Draught)
  • Equipment Number
  • Stability information booklet

By Capt. Angad S Cheema

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