The maximum instantaneous wind speed (or velocity) that occurs within a specific period of time or interval.

A unit of 1,000 bars of pressure.

The names of battles or individual ship actions in which a warship has taken part, usually displayed in a prominent place on a ship as a source of pride in her name. Known as Battle Stars in the U.S. Navy.

Change from a run to a reach

Marine Gas Oil

Customs form permitting in bond cargo to be moved from one location to another under Customs control, within the same Customs district. Usually in motor carrier's possession while draying cargo.

Engine Room

A solid absorption agent used in deliquescent type dryers.

Human Resources Department.

An assurance policy usually taken out on two lives, typically husband and wife. Under this type of.

Magnetic variation. The difference, east or west, between magnetic north and true north, measured as an angle. Magnetic variation varies in different geographic locations.

Name given to the lowest deck in a ship.

Release of merchandise by a bank to a buyer while the bank retains title to the merchandise. The goods are usually obtained for manufacturing or sales purposes. The buyer is obligated to maintain the goods (or the proceeds from their sales) distinct from ...

Contract Regarding an Interim Supplement to Tanker Liability.

A gas or liquid used to move heat energy from one place to another; a refrigerant.

A valve used to mix heated water with cold in a heating system to provide a desired water temperature for end use.

This designates the resistance of a material to heat conduction. The greater the R-value the larger the number.

The general name for ropes, blocks and tackles, tools, etc. (things).

A document, which legally transfers ownership of property from one party to another, most commonly.

Energy terms