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Ballast water
'''Ballast Water''' ...ility in foul weather. In the process, plants and animals that live in the water can be carried from one area to another.

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Ballast water discharge and the environment
...g_ballast_water.jpg|thumb]] [[File:Ballast_water_en.svg|thumb]] '''Ballast Water Discharge and the Environment''' ...ificant environmental threats. This article explores the impact of ballast water discharge on the environment, the species it affects, and the measures bein

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Ballast water
'''Ballast Water''' ...ility in foul weather. In the process, plants and animals that live in the water can be carried from one area to another.

2 KB (282 words) - 18:18, 3 March 2024
Ballast
...t]], and [[construction]]. This article delves into the different types of ballast, their purposes, and their applications across various industries. ===Maritime Ballast===

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Ballast water discharge and the environment
...g_ballast_water.jpg|thumb]] [[File:Ballast_water_en.svg|thumb]] '''Ballast Water Discharge and the Environment''' ...ificant environmental threats. This article explores the impact of ballast water discharge on the environment, the species it affects, and the measures bein

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Track ballast
...ther, less suitable materials have been used such as burnt clay. The term "ballast" comes from a nautical term for the stones used to stabilize a ship. Track ballast is typically made from crushed stone, the sharp edges and size variety of t

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Ecosystem engineer
...:Gordon Dam.jpg|thumb]] [[File:Beaver dam on Smilga.JPG|thumb]] '''Ballast Water Discharge and the Environment: Ecosystem Engineers''' ...ps as [[ecosystem engineers]]. This article explores the impact of ballast water discharge on marine ecosystems, the concept of ships as ecosystem engineers

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Environmental impact of shipping
...the shipping industry has on the environment. This includes air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, and the introduction of invasive species. ==Water Pollution==

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Environmental effects of shipping
...cts that shipping activities have on the environment, encompassing air and water pollution, oil spills, and noise pollution, among others. The shipping indu ==Water Pollution==

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MS Zenobia
...lose to [[Larnaca]], [[Cyprus]], in June 1980, due to a problem with the [[ballast tanks]]. Today, the wreck of MS Zenobia is a popular site for [[scuba divin ...bound for [[Syria]]. During the voyage, problems were encountered with the ballast tanks. Despite repairs in [[Crete]], the problems persisted and on 2 June 1

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Introduced species
...lture or ornamental use, or accidental, through means such as ship ballast water or the pet trade. While some introduced species integrate without significa ...es inadvertently transported through human activities, such as the ballast water of ships or attached to shipping containers.

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Bulk carrier
...s, causing ecological damage. Regulations require the treatment of ballast water before discharge. Additionally, the cleaning of cargo holds, especially aft

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Water transportation
...rgreen_Tokyo_terminal-_Ever_Logic_理長|thumb]] [[File:Transportation boat on water.jpg|Transportation_boat_on_water|thumb]] ...ion, playing a crucial role in international trade and the global economy. Water transportation includes activities such as shipping, ferrying, and cruising

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Caprella mutica
...und at depths ranging from the intertidal zone to several meters below the water surface. ...s to prevent further introductions. This includes the treatment of ballast water and regular cleaning of ship hulls to remove attached organisms. In areas w

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Escape trunk
...sel while it is submerged. The escape trunk is designed to be flooded with water, which is then displaced by air to allow the crew member to ascend to the s ...to the sea. The escape trunk is equipped with a [[pressure gauge]] and a [[ballast tank]] to control the pressure and buoyancy during the escape process.

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Mnemiopsis
...more recently, the North Sea. This spread is largely attributed to ballast water discharge from ships. The species thrives in a variety of marine environmen ...Its story underscores the importance of monitoring and regulating ballast water discharge and other vectors of marine species dispersal. Continued research

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Capsizing
...riety of factors, including severe weather conditions, improper loading or ballast, collision, or instability of the vessel. Capsizing is a critical situation * '''Improper Loading:''' Incorrect distribution of cargo or ballast can affect a vessel's [[stability (ship)|stability]], making it prone to ca

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Dreissena
...s using byssal threads, allowing them to form dense colonies that can clog water intake pipes, affect aquatic structures, and outcompete native species for ...kton and other small particles from the water, which can lead to increased water clarity but also disrupt local ecosystems by removing significant amounts o

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International Maritime Organization
...e spread of harmful aquatic organisms and pathogens through ships' ballast water

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Bathyscaphe
...and cable system. Once in the water, the bathyscaphe descends by releasing ballast, and ascends by releasing the gasoline. The crew inside the cabin can contr

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Invasive species
...ies while traveling, and ships can take aquatic organisms in their ballast water. [[Global warming]] and changes in geology, climate, or human disturbance,

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Waterline
...y]], and [[performance]]. The waterline changes with the vessel's load and water density, making it a dynamic boundary that plays a significant role in [[sa ...r surface. It is not a fixed mark but changes with the ship's load and the water's density. The [[load line]], also known as the Plimsoll Line, is a related

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