A person or firm carrying out.

An instrument for indicating or measuring a small electric current by means of a mechanical motion derived from electromagnetic or electrodynamic forces produced by the current.

See calorie.

To unfold or unroll a sail. The opposite of furl.

Cargo Tank, Wing

To sail against the prevailing wind and seas.

The pressure of the steam or water in a boiler as measured; usually expressed in pounds per square inch gauge (psig).

Abbreviation for visual flight rules, but commonly used to refer to the relatively favorable weather and/or flight conditions to which these rules apply.

Is a measure of the rate of change of viscosity with temperature. Oils with high VI have low viscosity changes.

The maximum possible voltage across a photovoltaic cell; the voltage across the cell in sunlight when no current is flowing.

Gross Standard Volume

A spar used to prevent the spinnaker guy from fouling on the stanchions.

A type of heat pump that uses sealed horizontal or vertical pipes, buried in the ground, as heat exchangers through which a fluid is circulated to transfer heat.

Reciprocating type compressor used mainly in oil and gas field applications. The compressor cylinders operate at low compression ratios and experience small temperature rise.

A clause in an insurance policy which specifies items or conditions not covered.

"Li-Ion" and "LiPo" batteries refer to lithium ion and lithium polymer respectively. They are the latest versions of rechargeable battery and produce three times the voltage of a nickel battery and last three times as long. They are widely used in cell ph ...

Restricted Service in Republic of Cape Verde.

A platform with or without sides, on which a number of packages or pieces may be loaded to facilitate handling by a lift truck.

A freight booking made by a skipper or freight forwarder to serve space but not actually having a specific cargo at the time the booking is made. Carriers often overbook a vessel by 10 to 20 percent in recognition that "windy booking" cargo will not act ...

To remove from a ship. To remove an item from its place.