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What's a sacrificial anode, sagging sampson-post or scum valve?
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SWATH research vessel PLANET
On February 1st, 2005 the maritime journal HANSA chose the research vessel PLANET as the “Ship of the Year 2004”. This twin-hull vessel was built by Nordseewerke in Emden.
Funnel
A smokestack of a vessel.
Accommodation ladder
A portable ladder hinged to a platform attached to the side of a ship and which can be positioned to provide access between ship and shore. Telescopic accommodation ladder is used for covering a long distance between the vessel and port quay.