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Paints and Types of Paints used on Ships

Paints are the chief material used on board ships for corrosion prevention. There are different types of paints available as per requirements and place of application on ship. Paints when applied on a structure create barrier between the structural surface and corrosion causing phenomenon. Now, before we proceed to types…

Cargo

Care and Maintenance of Derricks

Nautical Class May 12, 2018 11 Comments Care Derrick Maintenance Precautions

Derricks Derricks are one of the earliest of the cargo handling gear used on ships. The Derrick type of gallows in turn got its name from Thomas Derrick, an English executioner from Elizabeth era. There are various types of Derricks used on ships. The rigging of all these Derricks for…