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What's a sacrificial anode, sagging sampson-post or scum valve?
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Open-top reefer container vessel DOLE COLOMBIA
In the middle of 1990’s, Dole Fresh Fruit International looked for vessels able to transport 1000 reefer 40ft containers.
Mooring retention
Number of mooring lines by line breaking strength.
LNG tanker
A highly-sophisticated gas carrier with very specialized LNG cargo containment system built for transportation of natural gases in bulk. As it is usual with LNG tankers, the cargo is transported at a temperature of -160°C.