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• Batten Down: Batten down refers to the act of securing hatches, doors, and other openings on a ship to prevent water from entering during heavy weather or rough seas. This is done by placing wooden or metal strips called battens over the openings and se ... Read More >>
• Hydrosphere: Hydrosphere refers to the total amount of water on a planet. In the context of maritime, hydrosphere refers to the water bodies that cover the Earth's surface, including oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water. The hydrospher ... Read More >>
• FILO: FILO (First In, Last Out) is a term used in maritime logistics to describe the order in which cargo is loaded and unloaded from a ship. In a FILO system, the first cargo to be loaded onto the ship is the last to be unloaded. This system is ... Read More >>