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Learn ship dimensions and hull terminology including LOA, LBP, LWL, beam, draught, freeboard, camber, sheer, flare, tumblehome, DWT and more in this simple marine engineering guide.

Valves are among the most important components in any fluid-handling system. They are used to control, regulate, isolate, direct, and, in certain applications, protect systems from excessive pressure. Onboard ships, valves are found throughout essential systems such as seawater cooling, freshwater, fuel oil, lubricating oil, steam, compressed air, fire-fighting, bilge, ballast, and hydraulic systems.