An enterprise in which there is a risk of loss.

The difference between temperature measurements taken at two significant levels above the ground. Temperatures at 10 and 40 meters are commonly used.

International Court of Justice

National Weather Service. Administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce.

(1) The amount of any substance dissolved or deposited in electrolysis is proportional to the total electric charge passed. (2) The amounts of different substances dissolved or deposited by the passage of the same electric charge are proportional to their ...

The portion of solution in immediate contact with the cathode during electrolysis.

Close Circuit Tele Video. Method of inspecting the underwater part of the ship while recording a Video at the same time.

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Solar and terrestrial radiation directed upward (away From the earth's surface); outgoing radiation.

High Capacity Passenger Vessel

A component on a compressed air line that provides wide are coverage with a thin sheet of air. Also amplifies compressed air flow, reduces noise. Used in blowing, cooling. Also known as air knife.

A type of heat pump that transfers heat from outdoor air to indoor air during the heating season, and works in reverse during the cooling season.

International Maritime Law Institute (IMO)

A line used to hoist or lower a sail, flag or spar. The tightness of the halyard can affect sail shape.

Strong offshore current extending to the shore.

The part of the total carbon in steel or cast iron that is present as other than free carbon.

Standard pressure and temperature. See standard air.

A brand of lightweight anchor. It has pivoting flukes that dig into the ground as tension is placed on the anchor.

A process involving conjoint corrosion and cavitation.

Distress Signal (spoken word).