Indian Ocean Region (INMARSAT)

Surface discoloration of a metal caused by formation of a thin film of corrosion product.

Said of cable when it extends vertically and taut from anchor to hawsepipe.

A restrictive tube used in a refrigeration system which restricts the flow of freon and allows pressure to build on one side and suction on the other. It is located between the condenser and the evaporator.

Succession of long and unbroken waves that are not due to meteorological conditions in the vicinity. Generally due to wind or storms at a distance from the position.

The total diffuse and direct insolation on a horizontal surface, averaged over a specified period of time.

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The amount of heat introduced to a space from all heat producing sources, such as building occupants, lights, appliances, and from the environment, mainly solar energy.

A payment made by investors for new shares. The term would apply to payments made when a company.

Competent Harbour Authority

A reaction in which there is a decrease in valence resulting from a gain in electrons. Contrast with oxidation.

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A vessel designed for the transport of people or goods from one place to another on a regular schedule.

Coasting Service between Singapore, Butam & Tandjungpinang.

The process of managing the consumption of energy, generally to optimize available and planned generation resources.

A triangular fore-and-aft sail carried on a stay. A sail that is set on a stay, and not on a yard or a mast. On a cutter this is the sail located between the jib and the main sail

The change in heat content that occurs with a change in phase and without change in temperature.

A new letter of credit issued to another beneficiary on the strength of a primary credit. The second L/C uses the first L/C as collateral for the bank. Used in a three-party transaction.

Said of a vessel when she is shipping water on deck and it is running off through scuppers and freeing ports.

The legal liability of two or more people for claims against or debts incurred by them jointly. If.