The document discusses bearings, including:
- Bearings are mechanical components that allow rotation between parts and consist of rolling elements like balls or rollers.
- There are several types of bearings including ball bearings, roller bearings, thrust bearings, and tapered roller thrust bearings.
- Bearing life refers to the period a bearing can continue operating before failure from factors like noise, abrasion, fatigue, or damage. Proper selection, mounting, and maintenance can extend bearing life.
- Relative bearing refers to the angle between an object and the forward direction of a vessel, and is used for navigation.