Comments on: 10 Ship Terms And Definitions Even Smart People Misuse

By: Anish

Anish — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 04:52:50 +0000

In reply to Jim Stilwell. Thank you Jim for your comment. ??

By: Anish

Anish — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 04:50:20 +0000

In reply to Maggie Marriott. Thank you Maggie for your comment.

By: Maggie Marriott

Maggie Marriott — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 23:12:10 +0000

Jetties Piers and Wharves oft discussed in our inland waterways world. I loved your article for an insight into the shipping world

By: Jim Stilwell

Jim Stilwell — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 20:43:57 +0000

Re: Number 9 – Gangway. Traditionally, gangway is the opening at ship’s side or rail through which one enters or leaves the vessel. The portable walkway that connects the ship to the shore through this gangway is called a brow. More recently the brow and its opening or placement location on the rail are now referred to as gangway. However, the gangway is not limited to 30 degree inclination but rather that to which it has been certified, usually 30 degrees, but it may be 55 degrees. The difference is design. The gangway which is fitted with cleats or duck boards to provide safe footing is usually limited to 30 degree limitation; however, some gangways are fitted with steps much in the same manner as the installed accommodation ladder. In this case the gangway may be certified for 55 degrees. It is therefore important to check the manufacturer’s plate attached to the gangway, or if none is found, the class certificate for the gangway.

By: Anish

Anish — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 02:41:30 +0000

In reply to john carlo espanola. @John: Blackout condition is the situation where the ship's power goes out temporarily affecting propulsion plant, boiler, compressor etc. for small period till the emergency generator kicks in and restore the power. Dead ship condition is similar to blackout condition, however, the emergency backup system also fails and leads to permanent power absence hence called dead ship.

By: Apolinar de Haro Llamas

Apolinar de Haro Llamas — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 04:12:03 +0000

5 density and specific gravity applies to all ships and not only to tankers. We must assume that your information is related to liquid cargoes, but is not taking into consideration the sea water which suffer variation from port to port and affect ship’s draft

By: john carlo espanola

john carlo espanola — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 12:11:17 +0000

thank you for the enlightenment about the different terminologies used in shipping industry.
I have another question, what is the difference of dead ship condition and black out condition.
thank you

By: Capt. Bobby B

Capt. Bobby B — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 08:58:15 +0000

A fine article. It’s important to maintain the language and terminology. Thank you. I would like a point of clarification though. I first went to sea on a square rigger in the 70’s and have been around a while. From my earliest days I was taught what you mention in the article as a cruciform Bollard, was a cruciform Bit. I was taught Bollards are the same but only located shore side on the quay. Bits on the ship= Bollards on the dock same same for Cleats on a ship, Kevel on the dock. Any similar usage?

By: Anish

Anish — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 04:59:41 +0000

In reply to Shad ahmed shuvo. ????

By: Samuel Henshaw

Samuel Henshaw — Sat, 02 Feb 2019 14:29:06 +0000

So grateful for this… It has thrown more light to definitions we carry along while progressing in the profession. Thanks.

By: Denis Dookie

Denis Dookie — Sat, 02 Feb 2019 13:06:16 +0000

Windlass and capstand
Sailor and seaman

By: Shad ahmed shuvo

Shad ahmed shuvo — Sat, 02 Feb 2019 07:29:56 +0000

Very informative! Thanks a lot ????‍????‍

By: Anish

Anish — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 17:18:47 +0000

In reply to Dzivula Mautuh. @Dzivula: Glad the article is useful. Wishing you luck.

By: Dzivula Mautuh

Dzivula Mautuh — Tue, 11 Sep 2018 12:23:16 +0000

A quite insightful article. I truly enjoyed reading through. I’m currently doing a bachelor’s degree in shipping and port operations at TUM -Mombasa, Kenya.

By: Capt. Marco Aguirre

Capt. Marco Aguirre — Tue, 22 May 2018 17:25:19 +0000

Outstanding effort !!!!
Congratulations Chief Officer.