The practice of using a single meter to measure consumption and generation of electricity by a small generation facility (such as a house with a wind or solar photovoltaic system). The net energy produced or consumed is purchased from or sold to the gener ...

Each taxpaying individual in the UK is entitled to an annual exemption of

A wind coming from the east.

A small crane that projects over the side of the boat to raise or lower objects (such as smaller boats) from or to the water.

Additional thickness of planking on a wooden ship about her waterline to give the vessel more stability.

A pipe lead-in for anchor chain through ship's bow.

The U.S. government does not issue certificates of free sale. However, the Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland, will issue, upon request, a letter of comment to the U.S. manufacturers whose products are subject to the Federal Food, Drug ...

Tan work shoes issued to U.S. Maritime Service trainees

Board, bearing instructions, that comes to a wrecked ship with a life-saving rocket line.

Official terminology for life jacket. When properly used a PFD will support a person in the water. Also called a life jacket, life preserver or life vest.

The state of the atmosphere, mainly with respect to its effects upon life and human activities. As distinguished from climate, weather consists of the short-term (minutes to months) variations of the atmosphere.

A fracture, usually of' polycrystalline metal, in which most of the grains have failed by cleavage, resulting in bright reflecting facets. It is associated with low-energy brittle fracture.

The Inland Revenue limit on how much money can be paid into a free-standing additional voluntary.

Nautical slang for the spirit of the sea, usually in the form of a sea devil. Davy Jones's Locker is the bottom of the sea, the final resting place of sunken ships, articles lost or thrown overboard, and of men buried at sea.

The process of breaking down organic material; reduction of the net energy level and change in physical and chemical composition of organic material.

Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (USCG).

Abbreviation for "Origin Rail Freight Station." Same as CFS at origin except an ORFS is operated by the rail carrier participating in the shipment.

Time and date for payment of a draft.

See Heave To

A house built into the ground or slope of a hill, or which has most or all exterior surfaces covered with earth.