Year: 2023
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“Ballast keel” in Marine Glossary
A “ballast keel” refers to a heavy, typically elongated structure attached to the bottom of a sailboat’s hull, specifically keelboats…
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“Ballast” in Marine Glossary
“Ballast” in the context of marine refers to the weight or material placed in a ship’s hull to improve its…
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“Baggywrinkle” in Marine Glossary
“Baggywrinkle” is a term used in marine and sailing contexts to refer to a protective covering made of soft material,…
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“Azimuth” in Marine Glossary
In marine terminology, “azimuth” refers to a horizontal angle measured clockwise from a fixed reference point (usually true north) to…
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“Athwartship” in Marine Glossary
“Athwartship” is a nautical term used to describe a direction or position perpendicular to the centerline of a ship, running…
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Meaning of “ECDIS”
“ECDIS” stands for “Electronic Chart Display and Information System.” It is a computer-based navigation system used in maritime operations to…
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Meaning of “ARPA”
In the marine context, “ARPA” stands for “Automatic Radar Plotting Aid.” ARPA is a navigational system that utilizes radar technology…
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Meaning of “AMIDSHIP”
“Amidship” refers to the central or middle section of a ship, specifically along its length. It is derived from the…
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Meaning of “AMIDSHIPS”
The term “amidships” is a nautical term that refers to the middle portion of a ship or boat, both in…
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News
FSRU Bauhinia Spirit berths in preparation for launch of Hong Kong’s first offshore LNG terminal project
Hong Kong utility firms CLP Power and HK Electric announced recently that the much anticipated floating storage and regasification unit…
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