Standing or running (adjustable) wire rigging that supports the mast from the stern; a wire mast support leading aft to the deck or another mast

Greater Coasting Service.

The angular position of the sun at solar noon with respect to the plane of the equator.

The ratio of the electrochemical equivalent current density for a specific reaction to the total applied current density.

The net transfer of electric charge per unit time. Also called electric current. See also current density.

A galvanic cell resulting from difference in oxygen concentration between two locations; See differential aeration cell.

To bring to a sudden stop.

(EBITDA)Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation.

Stormy conditions, including rough, high seas and strong winds.

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The ship's water closet (toilet or wash-room). The upper edge of a quadrilateral sail.

A sea which is traveling in the opposite direction to that of the boat

A movement of electrons in an external circuit connecting an anode and cathode in a corrosion cell; the current flow is arbitrarily considered to be in an opposite direction to the electron flow.

Offshore Northern Seas Conference

The process of moving air (changing) into and out of an interior space either by natural or mechanically induced (forced) means.

The relationship of a building to true south, as specified by the direction of its longest axis.

Space between the floor of holds and the bottom of the ship.

The pressure corresponding to the outlet velocity of a fan; the kinetic energy per unit volume of flowing air.

(ATM)Also known as cash dispenser. A computerised self service machine allowing the holder of an ATM.