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Shipbuilding
The design, construction and maintenance of both commercial and military ships and floating vessels in shipyards or other marine facilities.
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rudder stop
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
Rugged fitting on stern frame or a stout bracket on deck at each side of the quadrant, to limit the swing of the rudder to either side. A rudder angle of 35 deg is the maximum ...
sliding ways
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
Runners riding atop the ground ways and which move with the ship during launching.
running rigging
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
Sails, spars, and lines that are moved when sailing a vessel, or operating cargo gear.
line shafting
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
Sections of main propulsion shafting between the machinery and the tail shaft
mooring
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
Securing a ship at a pier or elsewhere by several lines or cables so as to limit its movement.
weather routing
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
Selecting a course with due regard to predicted climatic conditions.
