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• Heave Around: Heave Around is a nautical term that refers to the process of turning a ship around by using a combination of tugs and the ship's own engines. This maneuver is typically used in narrow waterways or ports where there is limited space to turn ... Read More >>
• Sacrificial Anode: A sacrificial anode is a highly active metal that is attached to the hull of a ship or other marine structure to prevent corrosion. The anode corrodes instead of the metal hull, which prolongs the life of the hull. The anode must be replace ... Read More >>
• Pooped: Pooped is a term used in maritime context to describe a situation where a wave strikes a ship from astern, causing water to come over the stern and often flooding the deck. This can be a dangerous situation as it can cause the ship to becom ... Read More >>