Based upon damage patterns, classifies twisters into six categories of wind speed (F0 thru F5), ranging from 40 to 318 mph estimated wind speed.

(FDDI)Trading floor network connecting all trading floor terminals for the.

A bond which provides income over its life and at maturity the original investment is returned. .

Space booked by shipper or charterer on a vessel but not used

European Committee for Standardisation

Port State Information Exchange.

1.Marshall Islands (flag).2.ABS Marine Services.

A hydrogen production process that process uses algae. Under certain conditions, the pigments in certain types of algae absorb solar energy. An enzyme in the cell acts as a catalyst to split water molecules. Some of the bacteria produces hydrogen after th ...

The conversion of heat into electricity by the use of thermocouples.

(At point of sale) (EFTS) An electronic payment system in which a plastic card is used to purchase goods or services. .

Institute of Logistics and Transport

Material Safety Data Sheet

Operation mode of a communication circuit in which each end can simultaneously transmit and receive.

The stay leading from the mast to the bow

An instrument which automatically determines the size distribution of raindrops.

A system by which an object such as a compass is suspended so that it remains horizontal as the boat heels.

Used in emergencies, this is a container which allows oil to drip into the sea in heavy weather. An oil slick is produced which prevents waves from breaking over the deck of a boat.

The point where the bottom and the sides of a ship join.

A rope passed round a man in the chains, while sounding.

An accumulation of deposits. This term includes accumulation and growth of marine organisms on a submerged metal surface and also includes the accumulation of deposits (usually inorganic) on heat exchanger tubing.