Emergency main ballast tank blow
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emergency-main-ballast-tank-blow-286-17328410
title:
Emergency main ballast tank blow
text:
An emergency main ballast tank blow is a procedure used aboard a submarine that forces high-pressure air into its main ballast tanks. The high-pressure air forces ballast water from the tanks, quickly lightening the ship so it can rapidly rise to the surface.
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description:
Submarine maneuver
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emergency_main_ballast_tank_blow
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date modified:
2024-04-22T00:10:50Z
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