Water Ballast Tank

100 fathoms or 600 feet (6 feet to a fathom).

States that the volume of a mixture of gases is equal to the sum of the partial volumes which the constituent gases would occupy if each existed alone at the total pressure of the mixture.

An atmospheric phenomenon, other than clouds, which obscures a portion of the sky from the point of observation. Also called obscuration.

See electrokinetic potential.

Ports in order of calling

Bangladesh Coasting Service.

(Delivered Duty Unpaid) (...Named Port of Destination):A Term of Sale where the seller fulfills his obligation to deliver when the goods have been made available at the named place in the country of importation. The seller has to bear the costs and risks ...

Half Dispatch Working Time Saved

A metal rod placed in a water heater tank to protect the tank from corrosion. Anodes of aluminum, magnesium, or zinc are the more frequently metals. The anode creates a galvanic cell in which magnesium or zinc will be corroded more quickly than the metal ...

Volume Correction Factor

Directly ahead on the extension of the ship's fore and aft line.

Automatic Direction Finder

(Vessel) To Be Used As Breakwater

All spaces containing propulsion machinery, boilers, oil fuel units, steam and internal combustion engines, generators and major electrical machinery, oil filling stations, refrigerating, stabilizing, ventilation and air-conditioning machinery and similar ...

Global Maritime Distress and Safety System.Mainly a radio communication system which will take advantage of latest technology to enhance safety and allow the ships to sail without radio officer. Implemented since 1992, it should be fully operational by 1 ...

At or towards the stern or rear of a ship. In, near,or toward the stern of vessel.

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Alternative Compliance Program.

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